Help a noob out!

[Pigbristle]

Just need a bit of advice before I switch from Virgin to Talk Talk.
(as a side note: had no real probs with Virgin, just Talk Talk are offering half the price)

Will I still be able to use my same D-Link wireless router (that I've been using on cable) with the new ADSL modem I'll get from Talk talk?

Wouldn't like to take the plunge & find I got to go out & buy a new router;o)

cheers

[Steve B]

Virgin to Talk Talk?
Thats the worst possible move I could think of
If the D-Link has an Ethernet WAN port, then yes

[Pigbristle]

well I've not actually signed yet! is there something I should know?

[longshanks]

Cable is much better.

[Pigbristle]

Is it twice the price better, that is the question?

Please enlighten me to the pitfalls, if any?

Got till the end of January to decide.

[Jay]

Depends how far you are from a BT exchange. If its over the road then do it if you are a few miles away and are getting 48db loss then your going to be in trouble.

[Pigbristle]

Ok first off , I don't know what 48db means (I had a really bad schooling)

And second, is there any way/test/site that can tell me what I will be getting?

Oh, & thanks for the help by the way ;O)

[Jay]

DSL ZoneUK - Distance to exchange

try that or call Talk Talk and ask, they have to tell you what they expect you to get.

[Pigbristle]

Hey, thanks for the link (isn't the internet great)

You are around 2.88 kilometres from your exchange (as the crow flies)

What do you think, is that good/bad?

[Jay]

not sure how good this is but try this

::. Kitz - adsl line and exchange checker .::

[Pigbristle]

Decipher this lot then!


BT Exchange Information
Exchange: Atherton. BT Code: LCATH
Location: Thomas Street, M46 9DP.
ADSL enabled : September 29, 2000
dsl Max enabled: March 30, 2006
SDSL enabled : Enabled
21CN due : Phone No Required
Distance:- Direct: 2.93 km
(appx)* By Road: 4.51 km



adsl button Fixed ADSL: 1024 kbps (1 Mb)
adsl button DSL Max : 2500 kbps (2.5 Mb)


RAG Test Results

Fixed: Long line green for 1Mbps, Red for 2Mbps
radsl: 512Kbps and 256Kbps available
MAX: ADSL Max is available
SDSL: 256 kbps available
SDSL: 256kbps 512kbps may be available.
TPON: TPON/Fibre not recorded
Check: The check identified another service on your line which may prevent you from ordering a new ADSL connection. Examples are : Existing adsl connection, DACs, LLU, TPON


Can't make head nor tail out of this lot, looks like a load of knitting instructions to me )

[Jay]

if your on ADSL max your will get a max of 2.5Mb/s if your on standard ADSL you will get 1Mb/s

MAX works by giving you the best speed it can at all times so if the line drops to 0.5Mb/s then you get that if it ups to 2.5Mb/s then you get that.

ADSL has a fixed speed. If the line drops to 0.5Mb/s then you will get no internet, it will simply drop the connection if it goes up to 2.5Mb/s then you will still only get 1Mb/s

Its all to do with how many db loss you have on your line.

Call TalkTalk and ask them what they expect you to get.

[Pigbristle]

Will do!

ThinK I'll call Virgin too. & ask them what they have to offer, can't do no harm!

cheers for the help
have a great New Year!

[Jay]

no problem. good luck and a Happy New Year to you too.