FTTx Dates

TheMonkey · Nov 21, 2011, 16:27:33

Wow. I'm scheduled for the 1st Dec 2011. I'm amazed my little village is getting any attention!

So will it be a simple upgrade? I see on IDNet site there is a fee of £96?

Steve · Nov 21, 2011, 16:40:11

From recent experience the BT broadband web site check your speed is upto date for recent FTTC roll outs. My rfs was 31/12 but it has been available for about a week.

Rik · Nov 21, 2011, 16:45:37

Quote from: TheMonkey on Nov 21, 2011, 16:27:33
Wow. I'm scheduled for the 1st Dec 2011. I'm amazed my little village is getting any attention!

So will it be a simple upgrade? I see on IDNet site there is a fee of £96?

It requires a BT visit, the engineer will install a BT-supplied modem (which remains their property), but you will need a new router. There must be an available power socket within reach of the BT master socket.

TheMonkey · Nov 21, 2011, 16:52:04

Quote from: Steve on Nov 21, 2011, 16:40:11
From recent experience the BT broadband web site check your speed is upto date for recent FTTC roll outs. My rfs was 31/12 but it has been available for about a week.

Okie dokie thanks

TheMonkey · Nov 21, 2011, 16:54:57

Quote from: Rik on Nov 21, 2011, 16:45:37
It requires a BT visit, the engineer will install a BT-supplied modem (which remains their property), but you will need a new router. There must be an available power socket within reach of the BT master socket.

Blimy. Ok, how am I going to get this in without too much "whats going on" input from my wife

So i need to purchase a new router. (ive got the third one down at the mo) http://www.idnet.net/solutions/home/routers.jsp

Plus I need a spare £96 for installation.

mmmmmmm

Glenn · Nov 21, 2011, 17:02:49

You can't use an ADSL modem/router, you will need a Cable/Fibre router

Here are a few http://www.overclockers.co.uk/productlist.php?groupid=46&catid=1596

TheMonkey · Nov 21, 2011, 17:08:06

Quote from: Glenn on Nov 21, 2011, 17:02:49
You can't use an ADSL modem/router, you will need a Cable/Fibre router

Here are a few http://www.overclockers.co.uk/productlist.php?groupid=46&catid=1596

Pretend i'm thick for a minute......

If BT are sticking in their own modem, would I be able to connect an Apple "Airport Extreme" router. (I have an iMac) http://www.apple.com/uk/airportextreme/specs.html

Glenn · Nov 21, 2011, 17:10:55

If it is just a router (it looks that way) then that will be fine, you plug the BT modem in to the WAN connection and configure the router with your username/password and it should work.

TheMonkey · Nov 21, 2011, 17:13:59

Thanks Glenn

Steve · Nov 21, 2011, 19:22:05

Quote from: TheMonkey on Nov 21, 2011, 17:08:06
Pretend i'm thick for a minute......

If BT are sticking in their own modem, would I be able to connect an Apple "Airport Extreme" router. (I have an iMac) http://www.apple.com/uk/airportextreme/specs.html

As Glenn said it will be fine although you probably won't get native IPv6 out of it.

TheMonkey · Nov 22, 2011, 15:12:05

Sorry, another question.

Is this....

http://www.idnet.net/solutions/home/routers.jsp

The same as this?.....

http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/netgear-wnr1000-wireless-router-03781591-pdt.html?srcid=867&cmpid=comp~Google~Computing%20accessories~03781591&istCompanyId=bec25c7e-cbcd-460d-81d5-a25372d2e3d7&istItemId=mraxxpt&istBid=t

Massive price difference??

.Griff. · Nov 22, 2011, 15:21:36

I'd strongly recommend you give the cheaper Netgear routers a miss. I had significant problems with throughput using a Netgear router and it was only when I swapped it for a more expensive/powerful router that the problems went away.

TheMonkey · Nov 22, 2011, 15:52:08

Quote from: .Griff. on Nov 22, 2011, 15:21:36
I'd strongly recommend you give the cheaper Netgear routers a miss. I had significant problems with throughput using a Netgear router and it was only when I swapped it for a more expensive/powerful router that the problems went away.

ahh ok. may save up for the Apple one. Cheers

TheMonkey · Dec 01, 2011, 10:29:45

can i ask another question? Sorry of this isn't the thread for it but my exchange did say FTTC/FTTP. Now it says FTTX. Whats the difference between the two and is one better than the other and does IDNet cover both or just FTTC?

Thanks

Steve · Dec 01, 2011, 10:52:35

FTTx is just a generic term for fibre whether x = c,p,h etc the nearer the fibre comes to the premises the faster the performance and the higher the monthly outlay usually. FTTP/H is currently on trial basis only

TheMonkey · Dec 01, 2011, 10:58:54

Ok, Steve. thanks.

This forum is very helpful!

*group hug*

Rik · Dec 01, 2011, 11:51:16

Simon Cowell's obviously bought shares in BT and is now delivering the X Factor over fibre.

TheMonkey · Dec 01, 2011, 12:29:49

And although it will come across really good initially, It probably isn't in the long run

Rik · Dec 01, 2011, 12:31:37

Too true.

Glenn · Dec 01, 2011, 12:33:51

You soon get fed-up of the same unchanging rhetoric

Rik · Dec 01, 2011, 16:59:42

I do, Glenn, every time I listen to a politician.

.Griff. · Dec 12, 2011, 15:49:50

All three lists updated today.

Rik · Dec 12, 2011, 15:50:32

Thanks, Griff.

Lance · Dec 13, 2011, 23:39:28

At last my exchange is now more specific than '2012'. Forecast date is March 2012 but I've not seen any new cabinets going in anywhere yet.

Rik · Dec 14, 2011, 09:17:11

Mine said September 2011 initially, Lance, it's going live this month. Don't hold your breath.