Plusnet Discussion Thread

PiKe · 28 Oct 2013 at 14:09

Don't do that! You'll void your cashback!

You must leave the referral box blank else they will decline the cashback.

CLAWS · 28 Oct 2013 at 20:29

bremen1874 said:
I'll take the credit (same as my OcUK username), but why don't you go via topcashback and get the money yourself?

Did the cashback instead. Sorry pal

PiKe · 30 Oct 2013 at 09:51

PapaLazaru your router plumbed in yet?

PapaLazaru · 30 Oct 2013 at 12:32

PiKe said:
PapaLazaru your router plumbed in yet?

Unfortunately not as it has not turned up yet. Have now been told it will be here on Saturday at the latest. Noticed that the price has gone up since I ordered as well so can't complain too much.

JasonM · 30 Oct 2013 at 15:36

bremen1874 said:
If it's a dual WAN model then it'll work; the most likely options are 2820 or 2830.

If it's a 2820 you may find that it limits the connection speed.

Hi again, the router work have offered is a Vigor 2800 VG. This is the following spec. It has a WAN port, but no mention of pppoe.

http://www.speedguide.net/routers/draytek-vigor-2800vg-adsl22-firewall-wireless-voip-223

Any idea if this will connect to the BT Openreach box.

inam22 · 30 Oct 2013 at 16:16

PiKe said:
PapaLazaru your router plumbed in yet?

I have got mine today but won't get chance to replace BT home hub before Saturday though.

JasonM · 31 Oct 2013 at 21:55

I have a question about Plusnet static IP.

If I enable the static IP do I have to make any changes to the router, or do they just fix the IP their end?

I ask because I had a static IP with O2 (BE24) and it involved router setup changes.

PiKe · 31 Oct 2013 at 22:42

My TP-Link came today and to be frank, the WiFi doesn't seem that different to the TG582N

inam22 · 31 Oct 2013 at 23:39

PiKe said:
My TP-Link came today and to be frank, the WiFi doesn't seem that different to the TG582N

Not good news I was looking forward to setting it up on the weekend

bremen1874 · 31 Oct 2013 at 23:50

JasonM said:
Hi again, the router work have offered is a Vigor 2800 VG. This is the following spec. It has a WAN port, but no mention of pppoe.

http://www.speedguide.net/routers/draytek-vigor-2800vg-adsl22-firewall-wireless-voip-223

Any idea if this will connect to the BT Openreach box.

It appears to be ADSL only, so no good to you.

bremen1874 · 31 Oct 2013 at 23:51

JasonM said:
I have a question about Plusnet static IP.

If I enable the static IP do I have to make any changes to the router, or do they just fix the IP their end?

I ask because I had a static IP with O2 (BE24) and it involved router setup changes.

The most you'll need to do is refresh the connection. There'll be no reconfiguration required at your end.

bremen1874 · 31 Oct 2013 at 23:56

PiKe said:
My TP-Link came today and to be frank, the WiFi doesn't seem that different to the TG582N

Are the devices you're connecting capable of benefiting from the higher spec. wireless?

Have you checked that you aren't just suffering from interference problems?

PiKe · 31 Oct 2013 at 23:56

inam22 said:
Not good news I was looking forward to setting it up on the weekend

I think I maybe jumped to conclusions, even tho my tablet is only showing 1 or 2 bars of signal its still good for 50/18 (5ghz), this is through an outer brick wall.

Moved 2.4ghz to channel 1 and that's stronger too now.

JasonM · 1 Nov 2013 at 01:20

bremen1874 said:
The most you'll need to do is refresh the connection. There'll be no reconfiguration required at your end.

Thanks for response, just done this tonight. Added the £5 static and just restarted the router.

PapaLazaru · 1 Nov 2013 at 12:25

PiKe said:
I think I maybe jumped to conclusions, even tho my tablet is only showing 1 or 2 bars of signal its still good for 50/18 (5ghz), this is through an outer brick wall.

Moved 2.4ghz to channel 1 and that's stronger too now.

Well mine arrived last night and I might be able to set it up tonight. Any tips? Was it relatively easy? I have read that the wifi is unsecured when it first turns on is this true?

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PiKe · 1 Nov 2013 at 12:27

The setup disc is crap, just plug your PC into it and go to http://192.168.0.1 and theres a physical slider switch on the back next to power button to turn wifi on.

PapaLazaru · 1 Nov 2013 at 14:29

PiKe said:
The setup disc is crap, just plug your PC into it and go to http://192.168.0.1 and theres a physical slider switch on the back next to power button to turn wifi on.

Cool, will make sure it is turned off and add a password. Just a case of entering my plusnet name and pssword and making sure PPPoE is on?

Did you check the Firmware on yours as there is a new one out - http://www.tp-link.com/en/support/download/?model=TL-WDR3600&version=V1

PiKe · 1 Nov 2013 at 14:52

it'll ask you during quick setup on web interface you choose PPPoE/Russia PPPoE (dont ask).

Don't forget your username is [email protected]

I upgraded firmware and it promptly reset to factory, so do that first.

PiKe · 1 Nov 2013 at 21:57

If you have another 2.4g networks around I'd also recommend you set channel width to 20mhz

PapaLazaru · 2 Nov 2013 at 11:55

Well that was relatively painless. I just set up the wifi with the existing Plusnet SSID & password and everything has connected with no problems. Just need to see if I get any more drops. Whats the crack with Russia PPPoE?

Speeds are the same though my ping has dropped which is good and it does seen nippier (though that is probably just me).