tonymaillman Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 Tried various kinds over the last few years and am about to launch my present one through the window again .......... anybody recommend a decent brand ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 If you sign up with you know who you will get one included! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 Are you sure the modem is the problem? Firefox is giving me grief these days. It has a mind of its own. Even throws a wobbler when opening e-mails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonymaillman Posted August 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 Yeah it's definitely the modem, I personally very rarely use Firefox to be honest, not keen on it really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 I?ve spent a few hundred quid recently replacing modems that kept disconnecting me and dropping the speed down. Three different modems all seemed to be faulty. The problem turned out to be intermittent line noise caused by some bad crimps at a junction box a couple of hundred yards from the office. Listening on the line, everything seemed quiet but a low-level noise was causing the problems and this could only be detected by BT?s test gear locally. I?ll gladly loan you a new modem/router/filter to prove or disprove if it?s your equipment. Other than that it must be a line issue. What are the symptoms? Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonymaillman Posted August 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 Similar problems Bill, the line is 'supposed' to have been checked .... personally I think it's the ISP but they never admit to having any problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 My modem came free with my Virgin Broadband and I've never had a problem with it. I now use it via a Buffalo Air Station Router which I've hard wired to also accomodate my sons online xbox 360 connection (cos I've not bothered to suss out the wireless bit yet)... still never had a problem though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 If you do go for another modem, I would reccomend Netgear or D-link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Kennedy Posted August 6, 2008 Report Share Posted August 6, 2008 I have a Netgear, no problems with either wired or wireless use, comes with a disc and is easy to set up. I've got an old USB Speedtouch modem that was always reliable if that is any use to you. Regarding speeds, the following website can do a check: http://www.broadbandchoices.co.uk/speed-test.asp?kt=100123&gclid=CMCfscrLv5QCFQ6S1Qod-muISw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 If you talk to your isp, they?ll tell you to get the line checked which is little more than ringing BT or who ever provides your line and asking them to do a line check which doesn?t cost anything. If there is any kind of problem detected then BT as the line provider will simply be instructed to sort it out. The real problems start when the line checks out ok but the service still keeps dropping and slowing down as was the case with mine. Under these conditions, BT have to physically come out to check things and if the problem turns out to be your equipment or the wiring within your house, you?ll be liable to pay about ?170 call out charges. It may well be your modem but it might not be, so you?d be wasting your money buying a replacement as I did, if the fault then turns out to be the line and this is why I?m offering you to try one of my spares. PM me your address and I?ll post it to you. It'll cost you a pint sometime though! Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanyaa11111 Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 A Broadband Modem is an essential device for providing Broadband Internet access. Some Internet Service Providers offer Broadband Modems as part of a Broadband service. They are usually entry level Modems that may not deliver the quality service and additional features that you require. Compare Broadband Modem prices and products for ADSL, ADSL2+ and Cable services right here. -------------- Tanyaa Social Marketing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byrdy Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 WOW,great link Tanya,don't know how we managed on here without you for all this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Do I have to get a modem cos I like using my broadband this way, it's very reliable and I have never had a problem yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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