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Old 21-06-2007, 10:33 AM
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Default Belkin Router or BT Home Hub??

I have a Belkin Wireless-G Router, which has been ace for the year-or-so that it has been in use. However, Beccy has just sorted us a Home Hub and Soft-Phone as part of a BT staff deal.

Should we use it? Or stick to the Belkin that we know? In other words is the Home Hub actually better in any way than what we are using?
Old 21-06-2007, 10:35 AM
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i use belkin wireless routers, they're really good and the customer service is second to none. Never used the BT hardware, but if anything goes wrong, don't expect to get any help from them
Old 21-06-2007, 10:41 AM
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dont even fucking think of using the bt home hub, its absolutely pish and was giving me some seriously shit download speeds... i went back to my D LINK router today and its FAR FAR FAR faster... BT Home hub will be going in the bin me thinks.
Old 21-06-2007, 10:48 AM
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I have been using the Belkin wireless router for two years with no probs.

If you dont have to change gear then dont imo
Old 21-06-2007, 10:50 AM
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I think that's all I need to know!!

It can go and join the hoards of them already on Ebay.

Thanks.
Old 21-06-2007, 10:51 AM
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We have had SO many problems with our BT Home Hub. I feel sorry for the poor operator who answers a call from my dad... I wish we'd stuck with our D Link router.
Old 21-06-2007, 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by PinkRinse
We have had SO many problems with our BT Home Hub. I feel sorry for the poor operator who answers a call from my dad... I wish we'd stuck with our D Link router.
Luckily, I kept my DLINK router... so its now back in use!
Old 21-06-2007, 12:26 PM
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If i had to choose (at gunpoint) i'd reluctantly say the Belkin, as BT routers are fucking useless

Belkin aren't brilliant either for the money, Linksys are excellent value for money
Old 21-06-2007, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by ryan_belfast
dont even fucking think of using the bt home hub, its absolutely pish and was giving me some seriously shit download speeds... i went back to my D LINK router today and its FAR FAR FAR faster... BT Home hub will be going in the bin me thinks.
maybe your like our neighbour and not using a secured line? their homehub connects to our laptop when ours goes off
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OUr home hub and phone has been fine so ner ner ner ner
Old 21-06-2007, 02:45 PM
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bt hubs been fine for me! i dont use the wireless though and its secure. though i do use the nextdoor neighbours unsecure for my laptop wouldnt want to slow my pc down lmao!
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Heard too many stories about the Home Hub. Stay away from it. My Belkin router has been top notch.
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