Sky broadband

loulou41

I would like to change to sky broadband as it will be free when it comes to my area. I am wondering whether I could use my existing Bt Voyager 210 ADSL router. Will I have to change the settings? I am not keen to go wireless. Thanks

Lord_Chris

you would be able to use your existing router, but you would have to get the specific settings from Sky and set them yourself.

You might aswell take the one from Sky as it FREE and it will come pre loaded with all the settings. Just because it is a wireless router doesnt mean you HAVE to use it wirelessly. The router will have an ethernet port and you can use this to connect it to your computer (which is the setup you have with your bt voyager presumably)

However, why you are 'not keen' to go wireless is beyond me. Other than the fact that you might have to buy a wireless dongle (if its not included) there is no reason not to go wireless.

- it gets rid of the ethernet cable between the router and your PC
- its perfectly secure if you use encryption
- you can connect a laptop / other computers from anywhere in the house
- you won't lose connection speed (unless their is inteference which is unlikely)

star1_2

Just one observation for anyone considering the "FREE" sky broadband - the lowest option (with no charges) has a 2GB cap, with is rather low, only suitable for email and very modest web browsing. If you expect to listen to music or video, or use it a little more consider the next option for only £5 a month for a 40GB cap !

on the subject of interferance and wireless .... I've set of numerous wireless routers and have personally found this is more of a problem than people realize ..... with the 2.4ghz frequency being used by Wireless networks, video senders, cordless phones, DECT phones, wireless alarm systems, bluetooth devices, some power/remote control systems, many new home automation products, etc .... - the chance of interference is increasing as people purchase these gadgets for their homes.

When setting up wireless - as well as encryption (that Chris mentions) ensure the frequency you are using is "clean", either use a utility (some are free on the web), to see the channels that other networks are using, and make sure you pick an unused one .... to increase your chances of a "cleaner" and more powerful signal.