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We just signed up to plusnet and were wondering, which router model do they supply for the unlimited fibre package?
Thanks in advance.
Edited by Finguz (Tue 19-Feb-13 19:56:00)
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Technicolor 582n
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Thanks, although that surprises me.
The technicolor website lists the 582n as an entry level ADSL2+ gateway?
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Don't know about the 'Unlimited' (up to 80Mb), but on 'Essentials' (up to 40Mb) it's a Netgear WNR1000v3.
Does a pretty good job.
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Mine was the Technicolor TG582n.
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Thanks for the replies, I suppose it must have a firmware upgrade, will have to wait and see how it performs 
@Tezwood, are you using the plusnet supplied TG582n or one of your own?
Edited by Finguz (Tue 19-Feb-13 21:07:29)
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Thanks for the replies, I suppose it must have a firmware upgrade, will have to wait and see how it performs Correct. LAN port 4 is changed to a WAN port.
The general performance is OK, but the wireless is poor.
I use one of these. It's suited me fine, on IDNet FTTC 40/10, and Plusnet 40/2 and 80/20.
The Netgear an earlier poster mentioned was supplied with the 40/2 - that was poor wireless as well. When I moved to the 80/20 they sent a 582n.
I now have mine plus two spares  .
My broadband basic info/help site - www.robertos.me.uk | Domains,website and mail hosting - Tsohost.
Connection - Plusnet UnLim Fibre (FTTC). Sync ~ 541/15.2Mbps @ 600m. - BQM
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Don't know about the 'Unlimited' (up to 80Mb), but on 'Essentials' (up to 40Mb) it's a Netgear WNR1000v3.
Does a pretty good job. Was that sent to you as a new customer, or did you just change package to Essentials from Value?
The Netgear is not listed as a currently supplied router, but is in the "Older Hardware archive".
My broadband basic info/help site - www.robertos.me.uk | Domains,website and mail hosting - Tsohost.
Connection - Plusnet UnLim Fibre (FTTC). Sync ~ 541/15.2Mbps @ 600m. - BQM
"Where talent is a dwarf, self-esteem is a giant." - Jean-Antoine Petit-Senn.
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Allergy information: This post was manufactured in an environment where nuts are present. It may include traces of understatement, litotes and humour.
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Thanks Robertos, helpful as usual! I was intending to keep using the GF's parent's old HH2.0 as a WAP, but one of those AirStations might be an idea as a backup
Edited by Finguz (Tue 19-Feb-13 22:10:55)
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Thanks for the replies, I suppose it must have a firmware upgrade, will have to wait and see how it performs
@Tezwood, are you using the plusnet supplied TG582n or one of your own?
Yes at the moment, I will probably upgrade to something better later this year.
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Ah right, it was just the fact that you said " mine was " that had me wondering.
No problems with it?
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Up and running for 20 minutes and very pleased so far
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Hi Finguz, glad it's all working for you and that it all got installed alright - enjoy and please let us know if there's anything we can help with.
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Thanks Matt!
Everything seems to be ok thus far. The discounts have apparently been applied, so will hopefully see something regarding those shortly.
The only other thing I can think of off the top of my head is the referral that didn't go through, but I've opened a ticket as instructed and it's not something urgent, so I'll wait and see how that goes.
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I replaced the Technicolour with a Netgear WNDR3700, much improved performance and gigabit LAN ports too.
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I never bothered with the Technicolour and opted instead for the TP-Link TL-WR841N. Not a bad bit of kit for £20 but, it's not great in neighbourhoods where everyone has a wifi router. Even though I set it to the clearest channel, it's had issues with wifi - the 3 internet radios I have here have been buffering since. So, on the basis that my place of work has one also, I've just ordered the DrayTek Vigor 2850n - from one extreme to another, this should be rock solid.. I hope!
Andrew Holland/
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Yeah thanks guys, I'm using a HH3 I inherited and looking around for an all in one modem router solution.
A Huawei HG622 or a Dare DB120-B2+ would do until BT move over to self installs for FTTC, and we have more choice.
Edited by Finguz (Fri 01-Mar-13 14:28:57)
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The referral was apparently sorted out this morning, so I have nothing left to bother you with 
Edited by Finguz (Fri 01-Mar-13 14:30:51)
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