RE: Re: [OT] BT ADSL warning

["Steve Morgan" <smorgo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I've found that on the two occassions that a router has packed up, the Frog
has enabled me to get back online while awaiting replacements.

I'd not choose to use it as standard, but it's invaluable for backup.

Steve

> -----Original Message-----
> From: LeeUKHA [mailto:mailinglists@xxxxxxx]
> Sent: 06 November 2004 11:10
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: RE: [ukha_d] Re: [OT] BT ADSL warning
>
>
> It rather depends on you point of view... Under Windows
> (about 3 years ago) due to reliability issues, it lasted
> about a week before I went and bought a new ADSL modem/router....
>
> However under Linux (as part of the IPCop firewall distro),
> it's given me many months of rock solid service...
>
> Also, on the BT front I recently upgraded to 1 megabit and as
> part of the new contract, my original engineer install (which
> includes the faceplate and Frog/Stingray USB modem) has
> become my property. I have now officially got a wires-only
> installation and the modem is mine. It didn't stop BT sending
> me the grey plastic bag to return the modem thought... LOL
>
> Lee