Re: Switching from Zen to BT Internet
- From: "Graham" <graham@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 5 May 2007 10:59:46 +0100
"Marcus Houlden" <spam@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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At the moment I'm using Zen (with an IP Stream 2000 based connection) and
a
Draytek 2600VG router. I'm happy enough with both, but I'm considering
taking up work's offer of free BT Total Broadband option 3 (you can
probably
guess who I work for). Before I do, a few questions:
I currently have a fixed IP address which I use for various servers. I
know
BT doesn't provide them on domestic products so I'd probably have to go
for
some kind of dynamic DNS service such as DynDNS or no-ip. Because I also
have a domain with DNS control, would it work to have a *.nukesoft.co.uk
hostname set to point to a CNAME for a dynamic hostname?
Is it compulsory to use a Home Hub, especially if I also go for BT Vision
and Broadband Talk? Detailed technical information about both is hard to
find, but it looks like the hub uses some kind of QoS so BTV doesn't use
all
the bandwidth. My Draytek router is fine for most things and supports SIP
based VOIP so I'd prefer to use that given the choice. I know it wouldn't
be
supported by BT's helpdesk but I'm not too bothered about that as long as
it
would work.
I've also had a read through the Home Hub manual at
http://www.homehub.bt.com/html/user-guide.pdf but it is pretty general and
not really very detailed. Is there anything online with more detail that I
could read through before I decide whether or not to go for it?
The main reason I'm thinking about switching is to save £35/month but I'd
be
prepared to stick with Zen if the BT offering is *very* different. My main
concerns are being able to keep using a .nukesoft.co.uk hostname and also
be
able to use my Draytek router. Given a choice I'd prefer to just have to
change the username and password (and get DNS and the firewall and QoS
set up) if possible.
With Zen you have quality service and first class technical support. Given
your need to even discuss the matter here, you would be better staying with
Zen rather than going for a move to BT. Even if the BT product were free I
would not touch it with a bargepole unless BT also provided me with a second
phone line on which to install it - no for you, they might just do that!
--
Graham J
.
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