PLusnet Modem Query

I am about to sign up with Plus Net for the 512K home service. Does anyone
know if there are there any offers on at present regarding the 'activation
fee'. I am not currently connected to Broadband.

Secondly, should I go with the BT Voyager modem supplied by Plusnet or are
there better cheaper options. Initially I will only be connecting up one
PC.

Any advice gratefully received.

PG

> Secondly, should I go with the BT Voyager modem supplied by Plusnet
> or are there better cheaper options. Initially I will only be
> connecting up one PC.

Spend a little extra and buy a combined modem/router which will give you
future expandability and will function much better than the BT c**p USB
modem.

On 18-Aug-2004, "pgiblin" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:


> Secondly, should I go with the BT Voyager modem supplied by Plusnet or are
> there better cheaper options. Initially I will only be connecting up one
> PC.

It all depends what you want, price or security ? If security is a concern
then get yourself a router that has a built in firewall. Here's just one
example http://www.lineonly.com/ check out the reviews and advice at adsl
guide too. http://www.adslguide.org.uk/


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Thanks Peter,
Which Router would you recommend, i.e the one that Plus Net Provide? or
buying a specific model elsewhere.

I would want it to be hassle free when setting up.

"Peter Crosland" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> > Secondly, should I go with the BT Voyager modem supplied by Plusnet
> > or are there better cheaper options. Initially I will only be
> > connecting up one PC.
>
> Spend a little extra and buy a combined modem/router which will give you
> future expandability and will function much better than the BT c**p USB
> modem.
>
>

Sorry, I should have mentioned...
The router that Plus provide is a Solwise sar 130 4 port at 79.99




"pgiblin" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Thanks Peter,
> Which Router would you recommend, i.e the one that Plus Net Provide? or
> buying a specific model elsewhere.
>
> I would want it to be hassle free when setting up.
>
> "Peter Crosland" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> > > Secondly, should I go with the BT Voyager modem supplied by Plusnet
> > > or are there better cheaper options. Initially I will only be
> > > connecting up one PC.
> >
> > Spend a little extra and buy a combined modem/router which will give you
> > future expandability and will function much better than the BT c**p USB
> > modem.
> >
> >
>
>

> I would want it to be hassle free when setting up.

I forgot to say that you should get yourself a router with a firewall. Spend
another tenner and you can get the Draytek 2500 that has a firewall and is
easy to set up.

On 18 Aug 2004, in uk.telecom.broadband, "john" wrote:

>It all depends what you want, price or security ? If security is a concern
>then get yourself a router that has a built in firewall.

OTOH, having a firewall on the PC(s) is recommended, and there are lots of
people happily using the lowest cost 1-port or 4-port routers from Dabs or
Ebuyer (I believe both have stopped bothering with the 1-port units - they
were a fiver to a tenner cheaper)... I have one of each, and the 4-port
models too... very happy with them, and I feel sure all cost below 50
quid now, even including the delivery and VAT ! Peter M.

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PlusNet <http://tinyurl.com/24ymz> - I recommend them and save some cash.
Depends on account that is opened by new customer, but good value ISP IMO.

Many thanks Guys, I do have zone alarm on the PC, but I suppose it does no
harm to have extra protection?
"poster" <us-(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> On 18 Aug 2004, in uk.telecom.broadband, "john" wrote:
>
> >It all depends what you want, price or security ? If security is a
concern
> >then get yourself a router that has a built in firewall.
>
> OTOH, having a firewall on the PC(s) is recommended, and there are lots of
> people happily using the lowest cost 1-port or 4-port routers from Dabs or
> Ebuyer (I believe both have stopped bothering with the 1-port units - they
> were a fiver to a tenner cheaper)... I have one of each, and the 4-port
> models too... very happy with them, and I feel sure all cost below 50
> quid now, even including the delivery and VAT ! Peter M.
>
> --
> PlusNet <http://tinyurl.com/24ymz> - I recommend them and save some cash.
> Depends on account that is opened by new customer, but good value ISP IMO.

On 18 Aug 2004 in uk.telecom.broadband, "pgiblin" wrote:

>but I suppose it does no harm to have extra protection?

Depends whether you think paying double is worth it, if the degree
of protection goes from 98% to 98.5% (just guessing :-) Peter M.

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PlusNet <http://tinyurl.com/24ymz> - I recommend them and save some cash.
Depends on account that is opened by new customer, but good value ISP IMO.