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Re using BT Home Hub but for Tiscali/Talk Talk ISP

INT1
INT1 Posts: 1,257 Forumite
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Hi,

I have a old home hub at home that I used to use with my BT internet.
My mum needs a new wireless router and she is on Tiscali or TalkTalk that it is now.

Can I re programme the settings on the BT home hub to use with my Tiscali provider?

Thanks in advance

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  • INT1
    INT1 Posts: 1,257 Forumite
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    Thanks, is it easy to re programme the settings, just a case of going in to the admin menu 192.168.2 ... etc etc
    And getting the settings off tiscali and putting them in to there?
  • Lil306
    Lil306 Posts: 1,692 Forumite
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    Yes,

    I don't see any reason why you can't use Tiscali on BT. I use my BT account on my Belkin because quite frankly I hate BT doing anything with my internet through their remote logins to the routers

    Details you will probably need
    - MAC Code.... not 100% sure on this, it's used for when your changing providers....
    - ADSL Details (username and password)
    - Connection Options (Virtual Circuit 35/38, etc) type of connection (probably PPPoA)

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  • JasX
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    Lil306 wrote: »
    - MAC Code.... not 100% sure on this, it's used for when your changing providers....

    No thats irrelevant in this case

    the connection settings you'll find on your ISPs website
  • INT1
    INT1 Posts: 1,257 Forumite
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    Ok thanks, It looks like I will have to do something with the firmware, but should get the ISP settings off the website or will give them a call.

    Belkin routers seem to be £45 upwards! They must manopolise the market now!
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