Matt Jones wrote: > On Sat, May 9, 2009 at 11:37 AM, John <jake...@sky.com> wrote: > >> Isnt there something about companies restricting you from buying routers >> apart from theirs. I belong to Sky, and if Sky found out I had a >> different Router than theirs they would cut me off. There is a way to >> get the username and password that comes with my router, but I am afraid >> to actually go into that just in case I mess it up. I am sure that most >> companies wont allow you to change routers. Which is stupid really >> considering the ones they give you are so basic. >> >> John. >> >> Steve Archer wrote: >> >>> Hi Rik >>> >>> Most routers, both wired and wireless, are pretty much standard models >>> that you can buy in the shop. >>> >>> The emphasis being on the word "standard" - if you have some >>> fancy-fandangle adapter running an uncertified wifi standard to squeeze >>> some more speed out of the connection (supposedly) then its likely >>> you'll want a compatible router. Which on the whole wouldn't be a router >>> issued by an ISP. >>> >>> My advice, if they're giving it away free then give it a go - likely its >>> pre-configured and ready to rock-n-roll. >>> >>> If you want a bit more out of your wireless, like you're streaming media >>> throughout your house and several devices then do some research and get >>> the most appropriate router for your needs - be prepared to give your >>> wallet a severe bashing. >>> >>> And remember, chances are your internet connection is less then 20meg, >>> and 802.11g is supposed to be 54meg, so there's really no need to go for >>> an all-singing all-dancing super-fast wireless router just for browsing >>> the net. >>> >>> One caveat to this. If you are running services behind your routers, >>> like web hosting, and you want additional control and security then you >>> might want to look at a more funtional router. >>> >>> As for your printer, I concur with Harry's comments. >>> >>> Cheers, Steve >>> >>> >>> >>> Rik Boland wrote: >>> >>> >>>> Hi >>>> >>>> I got a router free when I got my broadband but shops sell routers. >>>> >>>> Why and what the difference - r they better? >>>> >>>> Also is there a way to make my wired printer wireless? >>>> >>>> Shalom >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >> -- >> ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com >> https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk >> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ >> >> > Not for most ISPs, they give you a Username/password that you know. I > don't know why Sky does that, do they try to upsell routers? > Matt. > > Getting support on that forum isnt easy, they are not very friendly. Plus, sky are really strict when it comes to their policies, I do know one person on that forum that does have a different router, and he's managed to hide it from sky. The username and password you are given, is different to the username and password for the router. I did look at the instructions on how to retrieve the information, and for me it is really complicated, and I just trust myself, just in case. Its only recently that they have been able to after your 1 years guarantee made it possible to get a new router if the old one broke, it just wasnt possible. There is a long thread on there somewhere with disgruntled users not being able to get a new router. I had one break just before the years guarantee ran out, but not since. That was hard work trying to get them to change it, I only managed to change it because they sent me two, when I first joined. I have not really had many problems with sky broadband, thank goodness.
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