BT Hub

[UDTrev]

(The BT hub is still poo though!)

It's a fecking nightmare, I had 7 reboots yesterday from my hub  

Bt are using Home Delivery to send me a CD to reset the damn thing (it's a replacement) and they are a real swine to get hold of - calling 5p a min with 20 minute plus to get through is not my idea of fun, my wallet aint impressed either.

If this reset doesn't work I will considering making HH curry, perhaps with call centre cretin topping        

[gtomo2]

Had my bt hub for a good while now must be close to 12 months and not had any problems with it going off line or anything. Must be a one off :lol:

[Kaneda]

I'm glad they are sending it, the CD that is, I had a problem connecting to the internet and they said "if you download this file....". I hung up. Idiots!

[Wireless]

The solution uses 2 broadband lines, one dedicated to VoIP and the other to Data, hence the use of twin routers.  By using the layer2 managed POE switch I can use both data and VoIP over the single cat5 install and keep all data and VoIP packages separate.

The reason for doing it this way is that it enables me to use 2 businress broadband connections, 1 is dedicated to data and the other is dedicated to the VoIP telephone system.  I have no problems with using 4 phones simultaniously and a large data download does not interfere with the calls.

The bottom line  -  it works!  4 phone lines and broadband is costing me around £100 per month with all local and national calls taken into account, plus I save aroung 40-60% off of all other calls.  technology saves a fortune when used correctly! :)

(The BT hub is still poo though!)

You've not quoted the bandwidth of these broadband connections, but assuming business ADSL with 512kbit uplinks.

Depending on the VOIP coding algorithm currently in use being the worst, ie. G.711 (80kbit per line), then this would support 6.4 phones simultaneously per WAN link.

Changing your VOIP coding algorithm to the lower bandwidth intensive ones, ie. G.723.1 (16.27kbit per line) or G.726 (48kbit per line) would support between 10.6 to 31.4 phones simultaneously per WAN link, or allow one WAN link to support all your data downloads and your current 4 VOIP telephones simultaneously; halving your monthly outgoings on broadband.

If the current setup works thats great, you might be uploading lots of data and need the 512kbit uplink on the second WAN link, but if the data is mainly coming down to your workplace, a change in coding algorithm may allow you to easily perform both functions over one G604T.

The other G604T could become your spare, pre-programmed and ready to be swapped into use.

Like you say, when used correctly, technology can save you a fortune.

[SimonHarwood]

I think its safe to say

Help, I'm lost :(stoopid):

I too am lost

since i 1st asked it seem`s to be ok now.

Only seems to go off if the phone rings.

Thanks for all your help.

Have you double checked that everything plugged into a phone socket is connected through a microfilter? (Or have you got one of the faceplates that plugs into the front of a NTE5 master socket in place of the standard faceplate?)
I know someone whose ADSL wouldn't work because a phone that wasn't filtered was just plugged in.

[UDTrev]

Currys just got me out of the manure

BT in their infinite wisdom decided that rather than replace my rebooting router they would try a bios upgrade.

They sent me a CD, ho hum I'm not here most days, and they (along with Home Delivery) failed to grasp the concept of deliver it on Thursday, I got it yesterday.

I carried out the upgrade to a stable setting, then their 'engineer' carried out an upgrade online which died halfway, result one totally fubarred home hub.

They are rushing a home hub which will be here by 6 tomorrow, no doubt it will start rebooting and need an upgrade

A problem for the average home user but when a real PITA when I am meant to be working at home tomorrow, the 27th and the 31st - ie no 1 hour drive each way each day

So a trip to curry's today and on the 2nd attempt (they sold me a router without a modem first time - didn't expect em to be perfect did you ?) I am saved - thank you Currys

[UDTrev]

Currys just got me out of the manure

BT in their infinite wisdom decided that rather than replace my rebooting router they would try a bios upgrade.

They sent me a CD, ho hum I'm not here most days, and they (along with Home Delivery) failed to grasp the concept of deliver it on Thursday, I got it yesterday.

I carried out the upgrade to a stable setting, then their 'engineer' carried out an upgrade online which died halfway, result one totally fubarred home hub.

They are rushing a home hub which will be here by 6 tomorrow, no doubt it will start rebooting and need an upgrade

A problem for the average home user but when a real PITA when I am meant to be working at home tomorrow, the 27th and the 31st - ie no 1 hour drive each way each day

So a trip to curry's today and on the 2nd attempt (they sold me a router without a modem first time - didn't expect em to be perfect did you ?) I am saved - thank you Currys

You starter for 10 - what WASN'T delivered ?

[landyman37]

Is anyone using their BT home hub? Mine keeps disconnecting itself.

It`s now sorted hub is in the bin and the netgear is back on  \:D/  \:D/  \:D/  \:D/

Thanks all for helping.
Merry Christmas