BT Infinity & FTTx Discussion

Raymond Lin · 24 Oct 2012 at 12:02

I have the time capsule, which is the exteme with a HD unit in, for all intends ad purposes it is an extreme

ChrisD. · 24 Oct 2012 at 12:09

Does it have the ability via Airport utility to connect via PPoE?

shine · 24 Oct 2012 at 12:15

MilanoChris said:
Does it have the ability via Airport utility to connect via PPoE?

It does - a TC is an extreme with a HDD built in.

ChrisD. · 24 Oct 2012 at 12:19

Then do one of two things.

1) Connect the WAN port of the TC (assuming it has one) to LAN 1 of the BT modem, and config the PPoE settings as per what is required. This is also mentioned on the previous page. By doing this you no longer need the BT hub.
2) Buy a Draytec to replace the modem and hub, and connect the TC to the Draytec via cable or wireless. Not sure if you can set the TC up as an access point, easiest way is probably setting it as a wireless client, OSX will be able to see it through the Draytec.

platypus · 24 Oct 2012 at 12:29

Meh given the cost of setup and applications, I might just bite the bullet and go with BT.

Mr_Orange · 24 Oct 2012 at 12:34

platypus said:
Anyone used Xilo? They seem to come highly rated.

I used to use Xilo for ADSL before moving to Sky for FTTC. They were great and had their pricing not been so high for FTTC when I was looking to switch I'd still be with them.

platypus · 24 Oct 2012 at 12:52

Mr_Orange said:
I used to use Xilo for ADSL before moving to Sky for FTTC. They were great and had their pricing not been so high for FTTC when I was looking to switch I'd still be with them.

Aye, thats my major concern with them, adding on installation and line rental makes them a very pricey option. I can't believe I'd say this but I might even be tempted back to Sky, if their FTTC is better than their adsl. There is just something about going with BT that makes me cringe.

DaGooN · 24 Oct 2012 at 13:25

Ain't this a cheaper alternative to the Draytek all in one solution.

Billion BiPAC 8200N under the 100 mark.

Or would i just get one of the Asus RT-N 56U-65U-66U..

Raymond Lin · 24 Oct 2012 at 13:50

MilanoChris said:
Then do one of two things.

1) Connect the WAN port of the TC (assuming it has one) to LAN 1 of the BT modem, and config the PPoE settings as per what is required. This is also mentioned on the previous page. By doing this you no longer need the BT hub.
2) Buy a Draytec to replace the modem and hub, and connect the TC to the Draytec via cable or wireless. Not sure if you can set the TC up as an access point, easiest way is probably setting it as a wireless client, OSX will be able to see it through the Draytec.

I think option one would be the way to go, i mean the BT white box modem is actually fixed to the wall now so might as well use it. Just need to run a long Cat 5 to the Apple TC.

Ordered a lead, should be here tomorrow, £5.

LizardKing · 24 Oct 2012 at 13:58

Bobmunkhouse said:
Oh nooooo I just googled what that is....

I knew there was reason why I was syncing at 24.4MB on ADSL2......

Its not all bad, they are enabling exchange lines, just slower than cabinets.

I'm in the same boat, but can now order infinity via BT, just waiting on Sky to catchup

I guess there reaching out to people who will receive the biggest benefit when going infinity first

Raymond Lin · 24 Oct 2012 at 14:06

To be able to actually watch full HD content without waiting or buffering is a dream !

Apple TV's movie rental finally becomes useful.
Netflix's HD content now looks nicer
Can watch a live streaming whilst downloading another large file saves so much time.
I can finally upload wedding album designs to my printers and not having to send them a disc also saves time and money.

But I just know that in 5 years there will be something faster than this still and 100mb will seem like 1mb.

ci_newman · 24 Oct 2012 at 14:07

Raymond Lin said:
To be able to actually watch full HD content without waiting or buffering is a dream !

Apple TV's movie rental finally becomes useful.
Netflix's HD content now looks nicer
Can watch a live streaming whilst downloading another large file saves so much time.
I can finally upload wedding album designs to my printers and not having to send them a disc also saves time and money.

But I just know that in 5 years there will be something faster than this still and 100mb will seem like 1mb.

Welcome to the 21st Century

Bobmunkhouse · 24 Oct 2012 at 14:16

LizardKing said:
Its not all bad, they are enabling exchange lines, just slower than cabinets.

I'm in the same boat, but can now order infinity via BT, just waiting on Sky to catchup

I guess there reaching out to people who will receive the biggest benefit when going infinity first

So were you on an Exchnage Only line aswell, and now they fixed it?

Dandle · 24 Oct 2012 at 14:40

Finally managed to get infinity to my address, only a year later than the planner said. On the plus side its 160mb fttp. Just got a two week wait now.

moogle · 24 Oct 2012 at 14:42

That FTTC checker shows my cabinet as being FTTP, does that mean it's taking longer to get fibre because of that?

Exchange has been enabled for over a year now

Dandle · 24 Oct 2012 at 14:53

No, fibre has been around the rest of my area. Just not the four roads around and including mine.

KIA · 24 Oct 2012 at 15:08

LizardKing said:
Its not all bad, they are enabling exchange lines, just slower than cabinets.

I'm in the same boat, but can now order infinity via BT, just waiting on Sky to catchup

Do you live in Cornwall?

Dandle said:
Finally managed to get infinity to my address, only a year later than the planner said. On the plus side its 160mb fttp. Just got a two week wait now.

Lucky son of a...

Please post a speedtest when it's live.

Ice_Black · 24 Oct 2012 at 16:25

Anyone got a good deal from BT for unlimited deal?

What deal did you get?

Leeroy123 · 24 Oct 2012 at 16:38

I pay 31 pound a month, thats for all calls,line rental and 77/18 speeds. Will move over to infinity 3 when i can.

zoomee · 24 Oct 2012 at 16:42

Ice_Black said:
Anyone got a good deal from BT for unlimited deal?

What deal did you get?

They've currently got an offer of Infinity 2 unlimited for £20 for 3 or 4 months £24 per month after - Phone Line rental 14.50.

I went through TCB site too and it offered £30 cashback to sign up - but BT have declined it for some reason - i'm currently contesting it, but what the heck - defo worth a shot