Plusnet starter packs

Hi,

I am setting up a friend on Plusnet broadband, and want to get him a
starter pack. I am going to try and persuade him to go with the
router, as he can then add a WAP or his laptop to the system (his
laptop has built-in wireless). However, just wondering what the
quality was like of both the USB modem and the router? The Solwise
routers do seem to get a good reputation, but not heard anything about
the modems used. Are the modems using the host processor to do all
the work, etc?

Andrew (Who is currently on ISDN and can't wait to get back with Plus
for Broadband in the summer of next year).
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Andrew Hodgson in Bromyard, Herefordshire, UK.
My Email: use <andrew at hodgsonfamily dot org>.

"Andrew Hodgson" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> Hi,
>
> I am setting up a friend on Plusnet broadband, and want to get him a
> starter pack. I am going to try and persuade him to go with the
> router, as he can then add a WAP or his laptop to the system (his
> laptop has built-in wireless). However, just wondering what the
> quality was like of both the USB modem and the router?

There is nothing wrong with the SAR130 other than it was still one rev of
firmware behind the SAR110 last time I looked.

I think it's only £15 more for the router, it's a no-brainer.

Josey.
(Plusnet/SAR110).

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

> Hi,
>
> I am setting up a friend on Plusnet broadband, and want to get him a
> starter pack. I am going to try and persuade him to go with the
> router, as he can then add a WAP or his laptop to the system (his
> laptop has built-in wireless). However, just wondering what the
> quality was like of both the USB modem and the router? The Solwise
> routers do seem to get a good reputation, but not heard anything about
> the modems used. Are the modems using the host processor to do all
> the work, etc?
>
> Andrew (Who is currently on ISDN and can't wait to get back with Plus
> for Broadband in the summer of next year).

I wouldn't bother to buy *any* hardware from PlusNet - I'd buy a wireless
router from elsewhere, rather than a wired router now and a WAP later. As
far as I know, PlusNet don't supply wireless routers - but there are plenty
to be had elsewhere.
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Cheers,
Tim
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On 23 Oct 2004 in uk.telecom.broadband, Andrew Hodgson wrote:

>I am setting up a friend on Plusnet broadband, and want to get him
>a starter pack. I am going to try and persuade him to go with the
>router, as he can then add a WAP or his laptop to the system (his
>laptop has built-in wireless).

Just curious why you're going down this route, when others are so
often recommending a wireless enabled router as a starting point,
and from past (but not recent checks) this may cost something
very similar to the (lesser) hardware supplied by an ISP.

--
PlusNet <http://tinyurl.com/24ymz> - I recommend them and save some cash.

"Andrew Hodgson" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> Hi,
>
> I am setting up a friend on Plusnet broadband, and want to get him a
> starter pack. I am going to try and persuade him to go with the
> router, as he can then add a WAP or his laptop to the system (his
> laptop has built-in wireless). However, just wondering what the
> quality was like of both the USB modem and the router? The Solwise
> routers do seem to get a good reputation, but not heard anything about
> the modems used. Are the modems using the host processor to do all
> the work, etc?
>
> Andrew (Who is currently on ISDN and can't wait to get back with Plus
> for Broadband in the summer of next year).
> --
> Andrew Hodgson in Bromyard, Herefordshire, UK.
> My Email: use <andrew at hodgsonfamily dot org>.

I have a Robotics 9106 and I am pleased with it. Have not used the wireless
bit yet though.

On Sat, 23 Oct 2004 16:10:30 +0100, Peter M <us-(E-Mail Removed)>
wrote:

>On 23 Oct 2004 in uk.telecom.broadband, Andrew Hodgson wrote:
>
>>I am setting up a friend on Plusnet broadband, and want to get him
>>a starter pack. I am going to try and persuade him to go with the
>>router, as he can then add a WAP or his laptop to the system (his
>>laptop has built-in wireless).
>
>Just curious why you're going down this route, when others are so
>often recommending a wireless enabled router as a starting point,
>and from past (but not recent checks) this may cost something
>very similar to the (lesser) hardware supplied by an ISP.

I tried to persuade him to get this, especially with an offer on a
Vigor router I can get cheaply, but the issue is that he is not sure
what he wants now, so he wanted to expland later. I think he will
just end up with a USB modem, but I did want to try to get him
something better

Andrew.
--
Andrew Hodgson in Bromyard, Herefordshire, UK.
My Email: use <andrew at hodgsonfamily dot org>.

In message <(E-Mail Removed)>, Andrew Hodgson
<(E-Mail Removed)> writes
>On Sat, 23 Oct 2004 16:10:30 +0100, Peter M <us-(E-Mail Removed)>
>wrote:
>>Just curious why you're going down this route, when others are so
>>often recommending a wireless enabled router as a starting point,
>>and from past (but not recent checks) this may cost something
>>very similar to the (lesser) hardware supplied by an ISP.
>
>I tried to persuade him to get this, especially with an offer on a
>Vigor router I can get cheaply, but the issue is that he is not sure
>what he wants now, so he wanted to expland later. I think he will
>just end up with a USB modem, but I did want to try to get him
>something better

That's a shame - you can get a perfectly decent wired 4 port ADSL router
for under 40 pounds now including VAT (even less if you don't want a
branded product).



David
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David Wood
(E-Mail Removed)

On Sat, 23 Oct 2004 21:10:24 +0100, "John Hardaker"
<john@jharda<junk>ker.plus.com> wrote:

>"Andrew Hodgson" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>news:(E-Mail Removed).. .
>> Hi,
>>
>> I am setting up a friend on Plusnet broadband, and want to get him a
>> starter pack. I am going to try and persuade him to go with the
>> router, as he can then add a WAP or his laptop to the system (his
>> laptop has built-in wireless). However, just wondering what the
>> quality was like of both the USB modem and the router? The Solwise
>> routers do seem to get a good reputation, but not heard anything about
>> the modems used. Are the modems using the host processor to do all
>> the work, etc?
>>
>> Andrew (Who is currently on ISDN and can't wait to get back with Plus
>> for Broadband in the summer of next year).
>> --
>> Andrew Hodgson in Bromyard, Herefordshire, UK.
>> My Email: use <andrew at hodgsonfamily dot org>.
>
>I have a Robotics 9106 and I am pleased with it. Have not used the wireless
>bit yet though.
>
I have! :-)

Works well in other areas of the house.


Bye for now.

Clive.