BRSK

[ayster]

What router are you using with the BRSK service , any issues ?

I'm using one I built myself running PFSense, no issues once I got the settings for the WAN interface! It was down to the speed and duplex, the ONT didn't like being in autonegotiate mode so had to set it to 1000 baseT Full Duplex, and it connected straight away.

 

[lmfy2k]

I'm using one I built myself running PFSense, no issues once I got the settings for the WAN interface! It was down to the speed and duplex, the ONT didn't like being in autonegotiate mode so had to set it to 1000 baseT Full Duplex, and it connected straight away.

What settings are needed? will BRSK give these? as i will be using PFSense as well.

 

[ayster]

What settings are needed? will BRSK give these? as i will be using PFSense as well.

Brsk just say you can use any router, they dont give specific instructions. All I did was set my WAN to DHCP and DHCP6 and manually set the speed and duplex to 1000baseT Full Duplex, it was then able to connect.

 

[SpudMaster]

My installation is on Monday. What is the default BRSK router like? Are the settings pretty limited as they are with VM Hubs? Also does the fibre converter need to be on an external wall or can the fibre be run through the house to a internal wall where I want the converter to be mounted?

 

[SpitfireTT]

My installation is on Monday. What is the default BRSK router like? Are the settings pretty limited as they are with VM Hubs? Also does the fibre converter need to be on an external wall or can the fibre be run through the house to a internal wall where I want the converter to be mounted?

The BRSK router is alright , Limited on settings like the virgin router.

My ONT is mounted on a inside wall , my installers were very accommodating as to where I wanted it mounting , there was quite a lot of spare cable which they coil up behind the ONT on the mounting bracket

 

[SpitfireTT]

Looks like the October Offers are live,

BetterNet 100Mbps - £18 PCM 24 Months Contract

BetterNet 500Mbps - £23 PCM 24 Months Contract

BetterNet 900Mbps - £30 PCM 24 Months Contract

My referral code is below should you wish to sign up - we will both receive £75 worth of Amazon Vouchers , if ordering over the phone I believe you can quote CEKC

https://brsk.uk/CEKC

 

[ayster]

My installation is on Monday. What is the default BRSK router like? Are the settings pretty limited as they are with VM Hubs? Also does the fibre converter need to be on an external wall or can the fibre be run through the house to a internal wall where I want the converter to be mounted?

Yeah the router is a Technicolor dg0122 which is pretty basic, though you have full admin access to do what you like with it. You can also use your own router if you don't want to use theirs. For the ONT, they will put it mostly where ever you want, mine is in an upstairs bedroom at the back of my property, they were able to run the fibre around the side of the house and in through the back wall directly into the room. The installation was done very neatly and the Engineer even hoovered as he was drilling the hole, so no dust!

 

[lmfy2k]

What does the £22.50 bit mean. Is it £30
Or £22.50 lol

 

[Caged]

Is there a promotion on for a number of months free?

£22.50/month is the same over a 24 month period as £30/month with a 6-month free period. They’re just saying they will charge you for the first six months rather than it being £0 initially.

 

[lmfy2k]

Is there a promotion on for a number of months free?

£22.50/month is the same over a 24 month period as £30/month with a 6-month free period. They’re just saying they will charge you for the first six months rather than it being £0 initially.

So essentially it will be £540 over the 24 months ?

 

[SpudMaster]

What does the £22.50 bit mean. Is it £30
Or £22.50 lol

Dunno, when I ordered mine it said £22.50 and charged at £22.50 per month. When I check my post code now I get the same offer you have posted, doesn't say anything about free months so not sure what it means.

 

[lmfy2k]

What does the £22.50 bit mean. Is it £30
Or £22.50 lol

Looks like they have fixed this. Offer is £30 per month. No £22.50 for me lol

 

[SpudMaster]

My service is now installed and live. The install ended up being a larger job than expected mainly due to trees and other foliage out the back which made routing the cable more challenging for the installer. The guy did a neat job though inside and outside the house. So far so good

 

[SpitfireTT]

My service is now installed and live. The install ended up being a larger job than expected mainly due to trees and other foliage out the back which made routing the cable more challenging for the installer. The guy did a neat job though inside and outside the house. So far so good

Same for me - the technicians installed it exactly where I wanted it , had no issues with my service so far

 

[Si MPS]

Same, it has been rock solid. I swear, having access to everything at all times is absolutely grand.

 

[ayster]

we're also now fully online with Betternet 1000 BetterIP and Betterphone Essentials. All working fine. The install eventually went fine after 2 attempts due to the location I wanted the ONT.

 

[SpitfireTT]

we're also now fully online with Betternet 1000 BetterIP and Betterphone Essentials. All working fine. The install eventually went fine after 2 attempts due to the location I wanted the ONT.

Glad you've got everything sorted

My service has been spot on aswell

 

[Jamin280672]

Ive just cancelled my 500 meg contract, which hasnt gone live yet, they say the end of this month / 1st week of November, and instead signed up for the 900 meg service which is currently cheaper, £30 a month for the duration of the contract which is 24 months, bye bye VM, Sky steam box with BRSK works out cheaper, VM are seriously going to have to review their prices and drop them rather than putting them up lol.

If anyone wants a referal link, PM me as we will both get a £75 Rainforest voucher.

Or do I just post the referal link here ?

 

[lmfy2k]

Ive just cancelled my 500 meg contract, which hasnt gone live yet, they say the end of this month / 1st week of November, and instead signed up for the 900 meg service which is currently cheaper, £30 a month for the duration of the contract which is 24 months, bye bye VM, Sky steam box with BRSK works out cheaper, VM are seriously going to have to review their prices and drop them rather than putting them up lol.

If anyone wants a referal link, PM me as we will both get a £75 Rainforest voucher.

Or do I just post the referal link here ?

They have been saying this to me since November 2022 lol, gets moved back each month, but im stuck in a contract with VM so no issues.

 

[Jamin280672]

So they are coming out to me on Thursday afternoon to do the install, yay......I'm going to be using my own router, for now it's an Asus router until my Flint 2 arrives, however I read that after the install it can take up to 3 days for the connection to go live, is that right ?