Thanks guys, I got it working just fine

I installed the Voyager modem first to make sure the ADSL connection was working OK and then I upgraded to the wireless router. Interestingly when I "tidied up" and removerd the voyager modem drivers and the BT help software everything mysteriously stopped working, I couldn't even get an ADSL light on the router. So I reinstalled the Voyager, then reset the router and it all worked again. I wonder if the uninstall program does something nasty behind the scenes...

Anyway, it's all working now, thanks again.

Andy

Originally Posted by Andy1966

Thanks guys, I got it working just fine

I installed the Voyager modem first to make sure the ADSL connection was working OK and then I upgraded to the wireless router. Interestingly when I "tidied up" and removerd the voyager modem drivers and the BT help software everything mysteriously stopped working, I couldn't even get an ADSL light on the router. So I reinstalled the Voyager, then reset the router and it all worked again. I wonder if the uninstall program does something nasty behind the scenes...

Anyway, it's all working now, thanks again.

Andy

Glad it's working mate.
I had a few problems after set up, with the router not picking up anything, didn't think it was anything to do with me getting rid of the bt software though. I had to turn off the pc, reset the router, then turn the pc back on, but it worked fine after than.

hmmm... key difference is that with the Voyager installed your PC is expecting to "Dial Up" to its internet connection (even though ADSL is always on). When you uninstalled the software it probably meant your PC had no dial up adapter left and when that happens Windows looks by default to the network for internet connectivity. And using a router effectively means your PC is using the network for its internet connectivity and hey presto it works.

However I find it strange that the lights didn't work on the router. Oh well, its all sorted now and that's the main thing.

I also signed up to broadband basic but have since bought a Netgear wireless router which works fine. Because I am about 7 km from the exchange, I don't get a very good connection so have been having to stick with the Voyager 105 while BT was sorting the problems. (They installed a special ADSL master socket & separated out all my extension wiring f-o-c).
However, one helpline advisor said that BB-basic wouldn't work with an ADSL router. When I asked what would prevent it working, he said that BB-basic lines need to see the Voyager Modem which sends a handshake identifier. This was obviously baloney as the Netgear worked instantly after its automatic set-up wizard kicked in. Now, it connects automatically to the internet as soon as its switched on - no clunky dialog boxes to deal with.
I still get mediocre connections with frequent drop-outs when using the Voyager. However the Netgear is infinitely better and very stable despite the poor noise margin on my line (the Netgear's status display provides lots of information).
I won't be uninstalling the Voyager software because I'll need to have it in place if my line develops more faults in the future.

My wireless router works fine now . Just had to install the netgear software , update the settings and enter the correct username and password I use for BT Broadband and hey presto connection is fine on laptop and PC.Thanks Big T and the rest for your help :>)
The only issue i now have is the amount being downloaded . I installed on 19th via modem - update to wireless on 23rd and BT have just sent me a warnings alert telling me I,m over my limit - 1.12 GB . So fellow Basic users , it doesnt take long if you are downloding programs or music. Having 2 teenage children doesnt help either.
I may have to consider upgrading the level of service ( from 1GB 17.99 to 15 GB at 24.99)or switch to another ISP with a higher or unrestricted limit.
BT will allow the 1st full month free on the basic service - so it means we will downloading like crazy for remainder of Oct and Nov and see how it goes for now.
Cheers Graham

I'm glad its all working for you. Interesting story julimen and some sensible advice about leaving the dial up software on in case something goes wrong. I did the same thing when I was with BT.

I must laugh about your bandwidth graywok. Its a familiar story to alot of broadband users. It prompted me to go online and check my plusnet account and saw I'd used 36Gb this month! Fortunately I am on an unlimited package.

I must definitely be in a minority - I've just DOWNgraded from "BT Yahoo Broadband all-singing-all-dancing download whatever you want for £28 a month" to Broadband Basic 1Gb-limited because it's cheaper and I didn't need all the extras. I do, however, have a decent amount of web space and a good email bandwidth linked to my own domain that's hosted by BigT

Glad to hear you guys have all had only minor issues and it seems to be easier to set up than I might have thought - I've been considering going wireless for a while now ..... maybe I'll get some heating sorted out in my new conservatory and then get myself a little second-hand laptop so I can surf the 'net out there and watch the telly in the lounge at the same time

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Can a mod now close this thread so we can start new conversations separately please?

Just trying to set a new Broadband (BT) connection. Despite my antiquated and basic phone line, everything works fine when connected via an ethernet cable from Voyager modem to laptop, but going 'wireless' has thrown up a problem (apologies if this has already been addressed somewhere else). I've got excellent connectivity from the (Linksys) WPC54G notebook adapter to the WRK54G router, but despite talking to Linksys and BT help lines, I can get no internet connection via the ethernet link from the Voyager to the Router (Both BT and Linksys say it should just work!). From the 'status' page of the router software on the laptop I can release and renew an IP address from the gateway, so presumably the router can 'see' the Voyager(?), but that's as good as it gets. No functional internet connection. (Toshiba Satellite, Windows ME)
Any suggestions folks?

Got another even weirder one too since trying to go wireless! Since I installed the linksys wirless network card, none of my three 'dial-up' connections work. My Vodaphone GPRS connection, for example, appears to connect to the gateway, but none of my internet programmes can get anywhere, even if specifically asked to use that connection from 'internet options'. Linksys say 'it has nothing to do with us'.
Again, I would love any suggestions.