Plusnet Netstart .... which router?

I am about to sign a client up to ADSL Business Netstart, and have
advised them (as they operate in a networked office) to opt for a router
connection.

Which router does Plusnet supply with the package?

On the Tue, 22 Jun 2004 15:45:59 +0100, Tx2 uttered forth the
following...
> I am about to sign a client up to ADSL Business Netstart, and have
> advised them (as they operate in a networked office) to opt for a router
> connection.
>
> Which router does Plusnet supply with the package?
>
Go out and buy the one you think suites their needs the most & don't go
with the provided router.

In article <(E-Mail Removed)> , Sean
<snm_uk(CUT)@hotmail.com>, a.k.a says...
> On the Tue, 22 Jun 2004 15:45:59 +0100, Tx2 uttered forth the
> following...
> > I am about to sign a client up to ADSL Business Netstart, and have
> > advised them (as they operate in a networked office) to opt for a router
> > connection.
> >
> > Which router does Plusnet supply with the package?
> >
> Go out and buy the one you think suites their needs the most & don't go
> with the provided router.


It might be that the provided one suits their needs, and at £70, it may
be worth having!

In article <(E-Mail Removed)> ,
tx2newscollection-invalid-@hotmail.com, a.k.a Tx2 says...
> I am about to sign a client up to ADSL Business Netstart, and have
> advised them (as they operate in a networked office) to opt for a router
> connection.
>
> Which router does Plusnet supply with the package?


ugh ... Binatone 4 port router. I'll take advice and buy one.

Tx2 <tx2newscollection-invalid-@hotmail.com> wrote:

> In article <(E-Mail Removed)> , Sean
> <snm_uk(CUT)@hotmail.com>, a.k.a says...
> > On the Tue, 22 Jun 2004 15:45:59 +0100, Tx2 uttered forth the
> > following...
> > > I am about to sign a client up to ADSL Business Netstart, and have
> > > advised them (as they operate in a networked office) to opt for a router
> > > connection.
> > >
> > > Which router does Plusnet supply with the package?
> > >
> > Go out and buy the one you think suites their needs the most & don't go
> > with the provided router.
>
>
> It might be that the provided one suits their needs, and at £70, it may
> be worth having!

Nope, they only supply a USB unit as standard. Things are a lot easier
if you go for an Ethernet one.

I got an Addon 4 port for about 60 quid, which almost worked out of the
box.

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On Tue, 22 Jun 2004 15:45:59 +0100, Tx2
<tx2newscollection-invalid-@hotmail.com> wrote:

> I am about to sign a client up to ADSL Business Netstart, and have
> advised them (as they operate in a networked office) to opt for a router
> connection.
>
> Which router does Plusnet supply with the package?

Hi,

We are currently supplying two different routers, a single port Solwise
SAR130 or a four port Binatone 2100.

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In article <1gfsrxl.1kvcqn31h1ag07N%(E-Mail Removed) >,
(E-Mail Removed), a.k.a Andy Hewitt says...


> Nope, they only supply a USB unit as standard.

I think you'll find they supply more than that.

> Things are a lot easier if you go for an Ethernet one

Depends on the circumstances ... there's not a lot easier than setting
up a USB ADSL modem, setting up a router requires somewhat more
'technical' knowledge. Depends in which context you are using the word
"easier"?

> I got an Addon 4 port for about 60 quid, which almost worked out of the
> box

I've probably settled on a Netgear or D-Link ... would like to have gone
for a Draytek (like my own personal router) but my client doesn't have
the budget.

"PlusNet Support Team" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message

> We are currently supplying two different routers, a single port Solwise
> SAR130 or a four port Binatone 2100.

Assuming it's a choice the OP should go for the Solwise 130 it's a nice
router.

Jc.

Tx2 <tx2newscollection-invalid-@hotmail.com> wrote:

> In article <1gfsrxl.1kvcqn31h1ag07N%(E-Mail Removed) >,
> (E-Mail Removed), a.k.a Andy Hewitt says...
>
>
> > Nope, they only supply a USB unit as standard.
>
> I think you'll find they supply more than that.
>
> > Things are a lot easier if you go for an Ethernet one
>
> Depends on the circumstances ... there's not a lot easier than setting
> up a USB ADSL modem, setting up a router requires somewhat more
> 'technical' knowledge. Depends in which context you are using the word
> "easier"?

Who mentioned setting up? For one a USB router might need a driver
installing, they are also inherently less reliable. Once initially setup
an ethernet router will generally not interfere with the computer
itself.

> > I got an Addon 4 port for about 60 quid, which almost worked out of the
> > box
>
> I've probably settled on a Netgear or D-Link ... would like to have gone
> for a Draytek (like my own personal router) but my client doesn't have
> the budget.

Indeed, had I the budget I could have spent more, but the one I got does
what it says on the tin.

--
Andy Hewitt ** FAF#1, (Ex-OSOS#5) - FJ1200 ABS
Honda Concerto 16v: Windows free zone (Mac G5 Dual Processor)
http://www.thehewitts.plus.com - now online

Tx2 wrote:
> In article <1gfsrxl.1kvcqn31h1ag07N%(E-Mail Removed) >,
> (E-Mail Removed), a.k.a Andy Hewitt says...
>
>
>
>>Nope, they only supply a USB unit as standard.
>
>
> I think you'll find they supply more than that.
>
>
>>Things are a lot easier if you go for an Ethernet one
>
>
> Depends on the circumstances ... there's not a lot easier than setting
> up a USB ADSL modem, setting up a router requires somewhat more
> 'technical' knowledge. Depends in which context you are using the word
> "easier"?

Hmm, I would disagree, I wasted the good part of a weekend, trying to
get a mates Binatone 500 USB ADSL working, the damn drivers refused to
install, in the end, re-installing XP was the only option... If he has
gone for the router option, it would have been up and running in 5
minutes flat....


>>I got an Addon 4 port for about 60 quid, which almost worked out of the
>>box
>
>
> I've probably settled on a Netgear or D-Link ... would like to have gone
> for a Draytek (like my own personal router) but my client doesn't have
> the budget.

I would personally, go Draytek, mine works flawlessly, and well worth
the extra money, compared to the troubles the other routers can exhibit.
I would not expect very much from the bundled router, as all ISP's are
working to tight budgets, whatever you get, it's gonna be pretty crap..

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