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(deleted) Sat 27-Mar-10 14:22:15

NetGear DG834G and BT's 20Mb service

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Hi,

As my local BT exchange is now geared up for the 20Mb service I can upgrade for no extra cost. But I'm not sure if my NetGear DG834G is compatible or not. Before I commit myself could someone please confirm if I can stay with my trusty NetGear or will I have to take one of the BT routers?

Thanks.

Cheers,
Ray.

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(deleted) Sat 27-Mar-10 14:48:40

Re: NetGear DG834G and BT's 20Mb service

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My DG834v4 works OK, 10Meg (ish) download

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(deleted) Sat 27-Mar-10 14:56:51

Re: NetGear DG834G and BT's 20Mb service

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My DG834Gv3 works fine (16Mbps on ADSL2+).

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(deleted) Sat 27-Mar-10 15:00:03

Re: NetGear DG834G and BT's 20Mb service

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Thanks Geoff. That's a different model to mine and is ADSL2 compatible. I'm not sure if the 834G is. There's no point changing to the 20Mb service if my router can't take full advantage. I suppose that's what I need answering.

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(deleted) Sat 27-Mar-10 15:05:04

Re: NetGear DG834G and BT's 20Mb service

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Thanks John. It sounds like I'll be okay. How do I determine my exact model type? v3? v4? Mine is just plain DG834G and the router software doesn't expand on that.

I'm relieved I won't need to go with one of thone BT routers. I have an old Home Hub still in the box and didn't want to have to go with their alternative.

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(deleted) Sat 27-Mar-10 15:08:38

Re: NetGear DG834G and BT's 20Mb service

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The hardware version will be printed on the underside of the router. v3 or later will be fine. I think v2 is OK as well.

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(knowledge is power) Sat 27-Mar-10 15:09:18

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How do I determine my exact model type? v3? v4?

It should say on the label underneath on the base of the router.
Top towards the right hand side of label I think.

Alastair

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(deleted) Sat 27-Mar-10 15:11:21

Re: NetGear DG834G and BT's 20Mb service

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Can't be that different? Here I can go into the router settings "ADSL Settings" and have the options, Auto (multi mode), ADSL (G/DMT), ADSL2, or ADSL2+, I leave it on Auto, no probs

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(deleted) Sat 27-Mar-10 15:11:38

Re: NetGear DG834G and BT's 20Mb service

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In reply to a post by john2007:
The hardware version will be printed on the underside of the router. v3 or later will be fine. I think v2 is OK as well.

Good man! I have a v2 so looks I'll be okay.

Thanks very much.

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(deleted) Sat 27-Mar-10 15:12:33

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In reply to a post by Apprentice:
How do I determine my exact model type? v3? v4?

It should say on the label underneath on the base of the router.
Top towards the right hand side of label I think.

Thank you Alistair. I have a v2.

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