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Title: ADSL router on ADSL+2 line?
Post by: Halfmad on Jun 08, 2009, 22:21:04
Hi chaps!

Just curious, we've signed up for the ADSL+2 package but are unlikely to get any speed improvement  (we're really after the increased bandwidth). Is it possible to use my existing ADSL router on the ADSL+2 line or would I definately have to upgrade it?

It's an old router - Belkin F5D7633-4

I'm assuming an upgrade in router is required but wanted to check as we're not that desperate for the added 1Mb or so we'll probably get a most according to the IDNET checker ;)
Title: Re: ADSL router on ADSL+2 line?
Post by: Steve on Jun 08, 2009, 22:39:54
 :welcome: :karma:

According to this (http://www.speedguide.net/broadband-view.php?hw=181) it could well work
Title: Re: ADSL router on ADSL+2 line?
Post by: Sebby on Jun 08, 2009, 22:47:15
:welc: :karma:

It's certainly ADSL2+ capable, though some exchanges are having difficulties with some routers. Unfortunately, you'll just have to see. Before your activation date, it's worth updating to the latest firmware (beta firmware, if available). :)
Title: Re: ADSL router on ADSL+2 line?
Post by: Lance on Jun 08, 2009, 23:11:55
Welcome to the forum, Halfmad!
Title: Re: ADSL router on ADSL+2 line?
Post by: Simon on Jun 08, 2009, 23:28:30
You've got to be half mad to fit in here, and I'm sure you will!  ;D. :welc:  :karma:
Title: Re: ADSL router on ADSL+2 line?
Post by: Rik on Jun 09, 2009, 09:04:42
Welcome aboard, HM. As we traditionally shorten names, would  you prefer to be called Half or Mad?  :evil: :welc: :karma:
Title: Re: ADSL router on ADSL+2 line?
Post by: Halfmad on Jun 09, 2009, 18:37:35
Cheers guys, either Half or Mad is fine by me. I hadn't realised I'd never posted as I'd read the forums quite a few times since registering! Over a year since registering.. must be a personal record for me!  :P
Title: Re: ADSL router on ADSL+2 line?
Post by: Rik on Jun 09, 2009, 18:41:08
We'll soon change that. ;D
Title: Re: ADSL router on ADSL+2 line?
Post by: Simon on Jun 09, 2009, 19:21:00
Could have been worse.  Could have been half wit. :)x
Title: Re: ADSL router on ADSL+2 line?
Post by: Halfmad on Jun 09, 2009, 19:27:26
I couldn't register that one - says it's already reserved by some chap in London, Gordon something..  :whistle:
Title: Re: ADSL router on ADSL+2 line?
Post by: Rik on Jun 09, 2009, 19:28:40
:lol:

You've caught on to the tone of this place haven't you. ;D
Title: Re: ADSL router on ADSL+2 line?
Post by: Simon on Jun 09, 2009, 20:54:17
:pmsl:  :karmic: