Plusnet and Modem

Hi,

Going on plusnet.
Picking their package that has free connection and USB modem.
What I like to know is when I get their USB modem do I have to use it.
Or can I get the package which includes it but get my own modem.

Thanx

"Chris S" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Going on plusnet.
> Picking their package that has free connection and USB modem.
> What I like to know is when I get their USB modem do I have to use it.
> Or can I get the package which includes it but get my own modem.

You can use your own modem..

Regards
Sunil

On Tue, 11 May 2004 18:07:40 GMT, Chris S <(E-Mail Removed)>
wrote:

> Hi,
>
> Going on plusnet.
> Picking their package that has free connection and USB modem.
> What I like to know is when I get their USB modem do I have to use it.
> Or can I get the package which includes it but get my own modem.
>
> Thanx
>
>

Hi,

You don't have to use our hardware if you don't want to, you are free to
use your own equipment if you want to, the Binatone USB we supply can then
just be kept as a backup in case you have a problem with other equipment.

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"Chris S" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> Going on plusnet.
> Picking their package that has free connection and USB modem.
> What I like to know is when I get their USB modem do I have to use it.
> Or can I get the package which includes it but get my own modem.
>
> Thanx
>
Hi Chris,

If possible I would avoid using a USB modem as their suitability seems to be
varied. It mostly comes down to compatibility between the USB modem and how
sensitive your computer motherboard chip set is if the drawn power goes over
the 500mA spec. I would save yourself some potential hassle and get a
self-powered modem/router with an Ethernet connection to your pc.

Cheers, Mike

In an earlier contribution to this discussion,
Chris S <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

> Hi,
>
> Going on plusnet.
> Picking their package that has free connection and USB modem.
> What I like to know is when I get their USB modem do I have to use it.
> Or can I get the package which includes it but get my own modem.
>
> Thanx

Use your own. I am. The Binatone is sitting on the shelf - and I'm wondering
whether there is demand for them on Ebay!
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Not to mention a firewall as well.

>
> Use your own. I am. The Binatone is sitting on the shelf - and I'm
> wondering whether there is demand for them on Ebay!

Mine is on Ebay, 99p and no bids!

"Chris S" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:MD8oc.528$(E-Mail Removed)...
> Hi,
>
> Going on plusnet.
> Picking their package that has free connection and USB modem.
> What I like to know is when I get their USB modem do I have to use it.
> Or can I get the package which includes it but get my own modem.
>
> Thanx
>
>
Nah,

I got the binatone modem but am using a netgear router instead .. got it
cheaper than PC world from Amazon.co.uk LOL

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In an earlier contribution to this discussion,
bikeulike <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>> Use your own. I am. The Binatone is sitting on the shelf - and I'm
>> wondering whether there is demand for them on Ebay!
>
> Mine is on Ebay, 99p and no bids!


That's what I feared!
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"Tiscali Tim" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> In an earlier contribution to this discussion,
> bikeulike <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>
> >> Use your own. I am. The Binatone is sitting on the shelf - and I'm
> >> wondering whether there is demand for them on Ebay!
> >
> > Mine is on Ebay, 99p and no bids!
>
>
> That's what I feared!
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> Cheers,
> Tim
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> Please reply to newsgroup. Reply address is Black Hole!
>
>
I sold mine for £19.50 last week on Ebay. The trick is to go for a 7-day
listing as USB ADSL Modem - and plan for the auction to end Sunday evening -
that when the bids come in. I also sold my AOL Modem (Green frog) for £25

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