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stackmonkey
28-11-2006, 15:30
title says it all. need something that is effectively 'plug and play' in order to help solve on-going problems with my net connection.

I have an intermittent connection - it virtually only ever cuts off when windy and endless calls to their 'helpdesk' in india hasn't helped as they seem determined to blame my equipment, my wiring, my connection setting etc, anything but send an engineer out at their cost.
the latest one is to ask if i've checked it with any other modem - no, i've only ever used the one bt supplied, so now i need to get one...:rant:

CICUK
28-11-2006, 16:08
Not a voyager by any chance

stackmonkey
28-11-2006, 16:13
Yes.... BT's Voyager 105...

Is this unit notorious for this? I'd be inclined to blame the unit if it wasn't for the 'wind' factor.

chumpy
28-11-2006, 18:13
Hi,
I've got an Origo ASR-8400 ADSL modem / router which I used to use with Plusnet.
Moved to NTL so no longer required. Instructions off the net.
Collect free from Woodhouse Mill.
regards Mick

cgksheff
28-11-2006, 18:26
The coincidence with wind suggests a crack in the overhead line.
It may have to get worse before it gets repaired.