BeThere.co.uk - Wow

[Sinizter]

Be have been pretty good ... There are a few issues to be aware of.

One is the modem stops at "contacting DHCP server" for ages before it actually gets an IP address and allows you online. Happens occasionally and sometimes the wait is a few minutes, sometimes a couple of hours. Has happened twice to me so far. Apparently people on fixed IP are not vulnerable to this as there is no need to contact the DHCP server.

The 2nd is that on browsing, you keep getting timeouts etc, resolved by refreshing the page. It is annoying to say the least when you are browsing at it begins happening at every other page. Has happened to me only once. This seems to be because of one of Be's DNS servers (IP ending 51) does not seem to respond in a timely manner. Workaround seems to be edit out that server from the DNS server list on the modem (instructions on be forum - or I can link them) or use third part y DNS servers. If you have a server at home, maybe you can run a DNS server on it. Or change your individual machines so that they send their DNS requests to a different server.

Be doesnt seem to what is causing either of these problems for definite - but they are apparently looking into.

The 2nd problem is not really an issue for me. The 1st one is - I would like a dynamic IP, but Be works on sticky IP. I have had the same IP since the day I got online with Be. So seriously considering switching to fixed.

[Gordy]

I've opted for static ip so hopefully those issues won't affect me. I usually use opendns for dns as well.

I plan on using my netgear router after a few weeks as I believe it can be done. The be box will be a backup.

[madman045]

Im currently using my Netgear DG834GT with the UberGT firmware, but now my Be box has arrived, it will be setting that up until a few weeks have passed and then swap back. i have a static IP and once I knew the settings from their tech support, I was up and running

[rox0r]

There is no training period on Be (like those other ADSL2 connections), so the speed you connect at will remain more or less the same.

Wrong, all new customers to Be are placed on DMT for the first 15 days. This only started around a month ago mind.

[Gordy]

Im currently using my Netgear DG834GT with the UberGT firmware, but now my Be box has arrived, it will be setting that up until a few weeks have passed and then swap back. i have a static IP and once I knew the settings from their tech support, I was up and running

I keep hearing about this ubergt firmware where can I learn more?

I found an unofficial site with the settings for the netgear dg834gt and be network so you may not have to plug in the be one at all.

[MadduckUK]

yep just use the 834gt

dontbethere.co.uk is good for modem settings, but i presume thats where you already are

[Sinizter]

Wrong, all new customers to Be are placed on DMT for the first 15 days. This only started around a month ago mind.

Didnt realise they had started doing that. My connection didnt have all that when it started.

[userdefinable]

So is it correct that you get standard ADSL for 15 days and then ADSL2+ from then on? does it say that on the bethere website?

That would explain why we currently get between 5 and 8 mbps (as it's only been around 9 days), although I used to get between 2 and 3 on demon 8meg broadband, so it's still an imporvement.

I used quidco, which is £55 now, but initially tracks at £24 and should get the rest tracked later I believe.

I used SALES1 that worked for free connection.

Connection happened very fast (a week after signing up) but modem was a week late, tho they automatically gave a free month to make up for that and I had a suitable modem anyways, and it doesn't require username or password to connect.

If anyone would like a referral before they join, for their free month, then feel free to contact me

[Lourdes]

Yiou're on ADSL2+.
DLM (Dynamic Line Managment) tests different SNR profiles to find the most suitable one for your line. I'd personally open a ticket asking them to disable it and get some advice on the BeForum about your linestats. Then you can set the SNR yourself with DMT tool.

[G0o5e]

Been with bethere for a month now. Signed up as soon as the exchange was upgraded. I'm about 1km from the exchange and get about 7mb all the time. I was estimated to get a max of 6mb, so suffice to say i'm very happy so far. Hope O2 don't change this.

[Gordy]

I've just gone live with my be broadband. I had a few issues setting up the bebox so chucked it back in the box and used my trusty netgear.

Got connected in two minutes at a lovely 12mb down 1.1mb up so I'm very happy considering thats on a long telephone extension.

[MadduckUK]

Hope O2 don't change this.

it will be tragic if 02 mess with anything, so far so good though

[Lee H]

Got connected in two minutes at a lovely 12mb down 1.1mb up so I'm very happy considering thats on a long telephone extension.

How longs a "long" extension cable ?

just moved to the PRO package and the super fast upload makes mincemeat of sending files to mates.

MSN....pffft - here's the FTP login instead

[Firebar]

I presume this is a 12-month contract?

[moogle]

I presume this is a 12-month contract?

yea.. or if your on unlimited or pro its a 3 month contract. or 4 depending on when you decide to cancel

[Firebar]

Thanks, I think I'm going to run with the pro package