Upgrade BTBusiness Broadband

My wife's company currently has BTBusiness Broadband with a BT Voyager 220v
connected to a single PC running Linux. They need to add another PC which
will be supplied by their parcel carrier (which will be dedicated to
organising collection/deliver of parcels).
The new PC will be in a warehouse building some 150-200ft from the phone
line which provides internet access.
Is it simply a matter of (assuming the new PC will have ethernet) running a
cat5e cable to the warehouse, replacing the BT Voyager 220v with a modem
router such as a Zoom X6 5590BF and connecting both PC's to it.
The PC's can't be networked through the Linux box as I am the "support" for
that and if they have any problems and I'm not available....

<reverse-(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:2pBui.12104$(E-Mail Removed)...
> My wife's company currently has BTBusiness Broadband with a BT Voyager
> 220v
> connected to a single PC running Linux. They need to add another PC which
> will be supplied by their parcel carrier (which will be dedicated to
> organising collection/deliver of parcels).
> The new PC will be in a warehouse building some 150-200ft from the phone
> line which provides internet access.
> Is it simply a matter of (assuming the new PC will have ethernet) running
> a
> cat5e cable to the warehouse, replacing the BT Voyager 220v with a modem
> router such as a Zoom X6 5590BF and connecting both PC's to it.
> The PC's can't be networked through the Linux box as I am the "support"
> for
> that and if they have any problems and I'm not available....

In principle, yes.

The maximum cable run for cat5 ethernet is 100 metres - you may find the
route that the cable has to take needs careful consideration. Cat5 cable is
available in an outdoor grade, if you need to use it.

--
Graham J

Graham wrote:

>
> <reverse-(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:2pBui.12104$(E-Mail Removed)...
>> My wife's company currently has BTBusiness Broadband with a BT Voyager
>> 220v
>> connected to a single PC running Linux. They need to add another PC which
>> will be supplied by their parcel carrier (which will be dedicated to
>> organising collection/deliver of parcels).
>> The new PC will be in a warehouse building some 150-200ft from the phone
>> line which provides internet access.
>> Is it simply a matter of (assuming the new PC will have ethernet) running
>> a
>> cat5e cable to the warehouse, replacing the BT Voyager 220v with a modem
>> router such as a Zoom X6 5590BF and connecting both PC's to it.
>> The PC's can't be networked through the Linux box as I am the "support"
>> for
>> that and if they have any problems and I'm not available....
>
> In principle, yes.
>
> The maximum cable run for cat5 ethernet is 100 metres - you may find the
> route that the cable has to take needs careful consideration. Cat5 cable
> is available in an outdoor grade, if you need to use it.
>
> --
> Graham J
That was quick ! Thanks Graham.

John

reverse-(E-Mail Removed)lid wrote:
> Graham wrote:
>
>> <reverse-(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:2pBui.12104$(E-Mail Removed)...
>>> My wife's company currently has BTBusiness Broadband with a BT Voyager
>>> 220v
>>> connected to a single PC running Linux. They need to add another PC which
>>> will be supplied by their parcel carrier (which will be dedicated to
>>> organising collection/deliver of parcels).
>>> The new PC will be in a warehouse building some 150-200ft from the phone
>>> line which provides internet access.
>>> Is it simply a matter of (assuming the new PC will have ethernet) running
>>> a
>>> cat5e cable to the warehouse, replacing the BT Voyager 220v with a modem
>>> router such as a Zoom X6 5590BF and connecting both PC's to it.
>>> The PC's can't be networked through the Linux box as I am the "support"
>>> for
>>> that and if they have any problems and I'm not available....
>> In principle, yes.
>>
>> The maximum cable run for cat5 ethernet is 100 metres - you may find the
>> route that the cable has to take needs careful consideration. Cat5 cable
>> is available in an outdoor grade, if you need to use it.
>>
>> --
>> Graham J
> That was quick ! Thanks Graham.
>
> John

You don't need to replace the Voyager 220v. Buy a 5 port switch, connect
the Voyager to one port and the PC's to two more ports, no configuration
is required. PC World have a 5 port Netgear Switch (FS605)for £12-99 at
the moment. Order via their website (www.pcworld.co.uk) and collect it
from your nearest store.


Regards


John Storey

On 9 Aug, 10:47, reverse-ekral...@talk21.com.invalid wrote:
> My wife's company currently has BTBusiness Broadband with a BT Voyager 220v
> connected to a single PC running Linux. They need to add another PC which
> will be supplied by their parcel carrier (which will be dedicated to
> organising collection/deliver of parcels).
> The new PC will be in a warehouse building some 150-200ft from the phone
> line which provides internet access.
> Is it simply a matter of (assuming the new PC will have ethernet) running a
> cat5e cable to the warehouse, replacing the BT Voyager 220v with a modem
> router such as a Zoom X6 5590BF and connecting both PC's to it.
> The PC's can't be networked through the Linux box as I am the "support" for
> that and if they have any problems and I'm not available....

Your simplest option is to buy a cheap 10/100Mb switch or hub, this
will just plug into the Voyagers ethernet socket and give you another
few ports and save messing around with any config of anything - the
Linux PC and the 2nd PC will just work without any config necessary
once you plug the ethernet cables in.

Or, you can ask BT for a regrade - phone them and ask to speak with
the customer options team (0800800871). You want to make sure that
you are on the most appropriate package for a start (if you don't have
them already you will get up to 8Mb line and VOIP line) but the real
reason for the regrade is to request a BT Business Hub aka a 2 wire
HG2700 router. This is a good router and although you can use any 3rd
party router like the Zoom a fully supported router makes any
interaction with helpdesks a lot smoother. The business hub has 4
ethernet sockets on it.

Regards

Willie MacLeod

John Storey wrote:

> reverse-(E-Mail Removed)lid wrote:
>> Graham wrote:
>>
>>> <reverse-(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>>> news:2pBui.12104$(E-Mail Removed)...
>>>> My wife's company currently has BTBusiness Broadband with a BT Voyager
>>>> 220v
>>>> connected to a single PC running Linux. They need to add another PC
>>>> which will be supplied by their parcel carrier (which will be dedicated
>>>> to organising collection/deliver of parcels).
>>>> The new PC will be in a warehouse building some 150-200ft from the
>>>> phone line which provides internet access.
>>>> Is it simply a matter of (assuming the new PC will have ethernet)
>>>> running a
>>>> cat5e cable to the warehouse, replacing the BT Voyager 220v with a
>>>> modem router such as a Zoom X6 5590BF and connecting both PC's to it.
>>>> The PC's can't be networked through the Linux box as I am the "support"
>>>> for
>>>> that and if they have any problems and I'm not available....
>>> In principle, yes.
>>>
>>> The maximum cable run for cat5 ethernet is 100 metres - you may find the
>>> route that the cable has to take needs careful consideration. Cat5
>>> cable is available in an outdoor grade, if you need to use it.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Graham J
>> That was quick ! Thanks Graham.
>>
>> John
>
> You don't need to replace the Voyager 220v. Buy a 5 port switch, connect
> the Voyager to one port and the PC's to two more ports, no configuration
> is required. PC World have a 5 port Netgear Switch (FS605)for £12-99 at
> the moment. Order via their website (www.pcworld.co.uk) and collect it
> from your nearest store.
>
>
> Regards
>
>
> John Storey
Hadn't thought of that, a nice cheap option -that's what I (and they) like,
thanks

<reverse-(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> John Storey wrote:
>
>> reverse-(E-Mail Removed)lid wrote:
>>> Graham wrote:
>>>
>>>> <reverse-(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>>>> news:2pBui.12104$(E-Mail Removed)...
>>>>> My wife's company currently has BTBusiness Broadband with a BT Voyager
>>>>> 220v
>>>>> connected to a single PC running Linux. They need to add another PC
>>>>> which will be supplied by their parcel carrier (which will be
>>>>> dedicated
>>>>> to organising collection/deliver of parcels).
>>>>> The new PC will be in a warehouse building some 150-200ft from the
>>>>> phone line which provides internet access.
>>>>> Is it simply a matter of (assuming the new PC will have ethernet)
>>>>> running a
>>>>> cat5e cable to the warehouse, replacing the BT Voyager 220v with a
>>>>> modem router such as a Zoom X6 5590BF and connecting both PC's to it.
>>>>> The PC's can't be networked through the Linux box as I am the
>>>>> "support"
>>>>> for
>>>>> that and if they have any problems and I'm not available....
>>>> In principle, yes.
>>>>
>>>> The maximum cable run for cat5 ethernet is 100 metres - you may find
>>>> the
>>>> route that the cable has to take needs careful consideration. Cat5
>>>> cable is available in an outdoor grade, if you need to use it.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Graham J
>>> That was quick ! Thanks Graham.
>>>
>>> John
>>
>> You don't need to replace the Voyager 220v. Buy a 5 port switch, connect
>> the Voyager to one port and the PC's to two more ports, no configuration
>> is required. PC World have a 5 port Netgear Switch (FS605)for £12-99 at
>> the moment. Order via their website (www.pcworld.co.uk) and collect it
>> from your nearest store.
>>
>>
>> Regards
>>
>>
>> John Storey
> Hadn't thought of that, a nice cheap option -that's what I (and they)
> like,
> thanks

There is a lot to be said for replacing the Voyager with a well-specified
and reliable router. For example, if you need to manage the Linux system
from home, a VPN implemented with the router would be nice. Spend the money
and get a Vigor !!!!

--
Graham J

Graham wrote:

>
> <reverse-(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:tlWui.12766$(E-Mail Removed)...
>> John Storey wrote:
>>
>>> reverse-(E-Mail Removed)lid wrote:
>>>> Graham wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> <reverse-(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>>>>> news:2pBui.12104$(E-Mail Removed)...
>>>>>> My wife's company currently has BTBusiness Broadband with a BT
>>>>>> Voyager 220v
>>>>>> connected to a single PC running Linux. They need to add another PC
>>>>>> which will be supplied by their parcel carrier (which will be
>>>>>> dedicated
>>>>>> to organising collection/deliver of parcels).
>>>>>> The new PC will be in a warehouse building some 150-200ft from the
>>>>>> phone line which provides internet access.
>>>>>> Is it simply a matter of (assuming the new PC will have ethernet)
>>>>>> running a
>>>>>> cat5e cable to the warehouse, replacing the BT Voyager 220v with a
>>>>>> modem router such as a Zoom X6 5590BF and connecting both PC's to it.
>>>>>> The PC's can't be networked through the Linux box as I am the
>>>>>> "support"
>>>>>> for
>>>>>> that and if they have any problems and I'm not available....
>>>>> In principle, yes.
>>>>>
>>>>> The maximum cable run for cat5 ethernet is 100 metres - you may find
>>>>> the
>>>>> route that the cable has to take needs careful consideration. Cat5
>>>>> cable is available in an outdoor grade, if you need to use it.
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Graham J
>>>> That was quick ! Thanks Graham.
>>>>
>>>> John
>>>
>>> You don't need to replace the Voyager 220v. Buy a 5 port switch, connect
>>> the Voyager to one port and the PC's to two more ports, no configuration
>>> is required. PC World have a 5 port Netgear Switch (FS605)for £12-99 at
>>> the moment. Order via their website (www.pcworld.co.uk) and collect it
>>> from your nearest store.
>>>
>>>
>>> Regards
>>>
>>>
>>> John Storey
>> Hadn't thought of that, a nice cheap option -that's what I (and they)
>> like,
>> thanks
>
> There is a lot to be said for replacing the Voyager with a well-specified
> and reliable router. For example, if you need to manage the Linux system
> from home, a VPN implemented with the router would be nice. Spend the
> money and get a Vigor !!!!
>
> --
> Graham J
O.K. I'll look at that option as well.

Thanks again

John