14-12-2008, 20:10
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Re: o2 Broadband
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Always good to know Bo... Have you stuck with it, or did you get another?
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I am using it, all is ok.
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14-12-2008, 20:19
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Re: o2 Broadband
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When I use a online checker, apparently my line can only do 6.5meg meg.. but with LLU enabled, 19meg.
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This is about average. A standard ADSL line can theoretically carry up to 8 Meg, but some of this will be lost. Similarly with ADSL 2 LLU lines. These can theoretically carry up to 24 meg, but you will lose some.
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The only thing that worries me about O2, is the fact they want me to install software that comes with modem. It doesn't fill me with joys of spring..
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Not too sure about O2, but Be also supply a software CD. It is only really required when you connect to the router via USB (you will *not* see the full ADSL2 speed on this as it is a USB 1 device).
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14-12-2008, 20:49
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Re: o2 Broadband
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Originally Posted by JonnyRingo
The only thing that worries me is the wireless box... From what i've read it seems to be a little below wonderful... Anyone any ideas of any other wireless routers I should look at in case this one is poop?
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You don't actually have to install the cd, you can set up within the router by browsing to 192.168.1.254, O2 wireless box II, Set Up
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15-12-2008, 15:15
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Re: o2 Broadband
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Originally Posted by Stuart C
Not too sure about O2, but Be also supply a software CD. It is only really required when you connect to the router via USB (you will *not* see the full ADSL2 speed on this as it is a USB 1 device).
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The Current bebox doesn't have USB, the CD is only really needed for the firmware upgrade wizard. 
I believe it's the same with o2 as far as I know the cd isn't needed to set-up the service.
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15-12-2008, 16:02
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Re: o2 Broadband
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Originally Posted by dragon
The Current bebox doesn't have USB, the CD is only really needed for the firmware upgrade wizard.
I believe it's the same with o2 as far as I know the cd isn't needed to set-up the service. |
Fair enough, I did get Be* over a year ago..
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15-12-2008, 16:21
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Re: o2 Broadband
I've been with Be for about 6 months, ever since Bulldog completely moved across to Pipex. Had a couple of days where we've had a few hours of DNS issues, but apart from that it's been smooth sailing.
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16-12-2008, 09:52
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Re: o2 Broadband
No text or email.. but I appear to be online...
Quite disappointed at the speed but it's early days yet
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16-12-2008, 10:19
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Re: o2 Broadband
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No text or email.. but I appear to be online...
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Are you on Be or O2? Be usually manage you for about a week to see how your line performs. If you are with Be you can then ask them to change your SNR and also put you on fastpath. This should squeeze a nother couple of meg out of your line. Not sure if you are with O2.
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16-12-2008, 13:17
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Re: o2 Broadband
I'm on O2
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18-12-2008, 10:50
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Join Date: Sep 2006
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Re: o2 Broadband
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Originally Posted by Charlie_Bubble
Are you on Be or O2? Be usually manage you for about a week to see how your line performs. If you are with Be you can then ask them to change your SNR and also put you on fastpath. This should squeeze a nother couple of meg out of your line. Not sure if you are with O2.
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What are your line stats?
You do also know speed tests are not a reliable source for testing speed.
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18-12-2008, 11:18
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Re: o2 Broadband
So then... How can I reliably test to see if I am getting what I pay for?
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18-12-2008, 21:53
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vrooooom!
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Re: o2 Broadband
I'm guessing you have just come from cable to dsl?
Try plugging your o2 box directly into the BT test socket. Locate the master socket, unscrew it and plug your filter in behind and connect your o2 box, then try a speedtest. By doing this you are isolating your household extensions and eliminating any chance of them losing some mb's.
I have a filtered faceplate from ADSL Nation and a disconnected ring wire to rule out any interferance from my household wiring.
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22-12-2008, 14:36
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Re: o2 Broadband
Found a fault with the line... BT been out & swapped me to a spare...
& Now...
I is a appy bunny!
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23-12-2008, 04:18
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Re: o2 Broadband
i have two friends who are with BE internet which is part of the 02 and they are really happy with it also.
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07-01-2009, 16:06
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Re: o2 Broadband
I will be going with O2 my self soon. As seen and spoke to many people about there good customer based etc.
What the Specs on the O2 Box etc?
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