http://www.skyuser.co.uk/forum/sky-router/5709-how-u...

I wouldn't call that a documented requirement. It is only a suggestion and, anyway, there is no confirmation it works. Who are these guys anyway?

It looks risky installing something meant for an entirely diff purpose where no network exists. Bound to confuse the PC.

Was also mentioned by someone independantly on the BE forums earlier this week, before you first posted

I've seen it mentioned on other forums too

I bought my GT unlocked

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I bought my GT unlocked

So did I, if you mean it was a pukka Netgear.

This is just an academic exercise on a Sky one I found knocking round my daughter's place and for a spare

Mine was ex-Sky GT bought off EBay