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GG4U
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Advice Please

Post by GG4U »

I've just bought a wireless router - still in box,not been sync'd - can I use this wireless router on a new laptop with different broadband suppliers.if I choose to move from say BT to Virgin? I could get the router sync'd in the pc shop , but would I need to keep the broadband supplier I am with now all the time with this router.If you begin to answer this question,then you're already cleverer than me, thanks
sparky
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Re: Advice Please

Post by sparky »

Since the router was not supplied by any specific ISP, and therefore not locked in some way, you should be able to reconfigure it as often as you want.
Assuming the router is for a telephone line connection, as an example, if you are now with BT you should be able to reconfigure it for Sky.
However the router would not work with Virgin as it will not be compatible with a cable connection.

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Post by jj »

I was with you all the way up to 'Since the..'

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GG4U
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Re: Advice Please

Post by GG4U »

Thanks guys.Particularly for the virgin advice.
Jacques
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Post by Jacques »

Get one of the new BT Face Plates. You don't need a filter then and they cut out any electrical interference, thus making your broadband more stable.

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GG4U
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Re: Advice Please

Post by GG4U »

thanks
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