O2 Wireless Box

Longboy · 12-02-2008, 20:17

I have just orderd my O2 package after years of crap from Tiscali

This may be a stupid question but

can I 'wire up' my wireless box when I get it or do I have to go 100% wireless with it

Carmen Queasy · 12-02-2008, 20:23

Yes, you can connect using Ethernet cables rather than wireless if you want to (or both).

Longboy · 12-02-2008, 20:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carmen Queasy

Yes, you can connect using Ethernet cables rather than wireless if you want to (or both).

Thanks

Woo Hoo

I will have my PS3 Wireless and PC Wired

Rowdy · 13-02-2008, 00:14

You can use USB as well, if you're stuck.

Longboy · 13-02-2008, 07:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rowdy

You can use USB as well, if you're stuck.

so I could do my preferred method which would be

USB - PC
Ethernet - PS3

as you can tell I don't like wireless

sodafountain · 13-02-2008, 08:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longboy

so I could do my preferred method which would be

USB - PC
Ethernet - PS3

as you can tell I don't like wireless

Is it not a router you get? most usually have 4 ethernet ports on them (much better than USB).

PS - the info on their website even says you don't have to go wireless, see you looked first lol

http://broadband.o2.co.uk/wireless.jsp

Longboy · 13-02-2008, 08:56

oddly I built my PC myself and I don't have a network card, been using USB for internet connection on my current router, does the wireless box allow for USB use, i imagine it would do because it needs configuring via USB when it gets installed, or does it

organiclive · 13-02-2008, 11:32

I use o2 broadband and it is fantastic, i've actually been using it since June or July last year when i was with Be, obviously they are the same company.

You dont have to use the o2 broadband box if you dont want to, i am happily using my netgear dg834n which is fantastic. If you want to use another modem and need to know how to set it up drop me a pm

Longboy · 13-02-2008, 13:51

If its the O2 Wireless box is the [SIZE=2]Thomson 780 Router then I can connect the PC via USB(for internet) and PS3 via ethernet[/SIZE]

[SIZE=2]Can anyone confirm this?[/SIZE]

organiclive · 13-02-2008, 13:54

The wireless box has 4 ethernet ports on it, and a usb port, and two other ones for voice over ip

Longboy · 13-02-2008, 14:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by organiclive

The wireless box has 4 ethernet ports on it, and a usb port, and two other ones for voice over ip

cheers, i am just worried cos I don't have an ethernet port in my PC, just USB,

Phew

organiclive · 13-02-2008, 14:01

no probs.

I've still got my wireless box sitting under my bed in its box i've no intention of using it.

When do you go live?

GTL · 13-02-2008, 17:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longboy

If its the O2 Wireless box is the [SIZE=2]Thomson 780 Router then I can connect the PC via USB(for internet) and PS3 via ethernet[/SIZE]

[SIZE=2]Can anyone confirm this?[/SIZE]

It's an O2 badged ST780WL.

4 ethernet ports, 1 USB port, 802.11 b/g and a (not yet activated) VOIP port.

You can read/download the user guide from o2.co.uk. Search broadband help.

Longboy · 13-02-2008, 17:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by organiclive

no probs.

I've still got my wireless box sitting under my bed in its box i've no intention of using it.

When do you go live?

20th Feb, cant wait

organiclive · 13-02-2008, 17:56

You'll really enjoy the service, its fantastic. The one thing i have only to complain about is the temporary dns problems that you get every now and again.

Its not that bad you cant use the service, its just every now & again. There probably just making improvements.

I dont use their service dns anymore i use the opendns settings.

Still dont panic its a fantastic service still, and not really any bandwith issues. I've used loads and loads

Longboy · 13-02-2008, 18:03

anything is better than Tiscali, I have been impressed with o2's customer service so far, very friendly and helpful

gillyallan · 13-02-2008, 19:00

Note the USB is usbport (12Mbps)

blueacid · 14-02-2008, 02:48

A PCI network card would cost around £10, and would give you better speeds - as was correctly stated, its throughput is 12mbit; if your broadband connection is near or above this, you'll be being held back by your computer's USB connection.

I'd strongly suggest you get a PCI network card, and then use that

blueacid · 14-02-2008, 02:50

http://www.microdirect.co.uk/(14971)...-PCI-Card.aspx

^^ for example, this would be a good move! (obviously, shop around! This was a 2min google search)

Longboy · 20-02-2008, 12:48

Does the CD have the drivers for the Router cos I am using USB, I have just rang O2 and have said they dont provide support for me when I go down the USB road

I will buy a wifi dongle though If I have to, I dont want a network card

sodafountain · 20-02-2008, 13:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longboy

Does the CD have the drivers for the Router cos I am using USB, I have just rang O2 and have said they dont provide support for me when I go down the USB road

I will buy a wifi dongle though If I have to, I dont want a network card

Any reason you don't want a network card?

It'll be much faster than USB, and can see no reason why you wouldn't want to.

Longboy · 21-02-2008, 06:46

I bought a network card if any thing to save the hassle

only to find the network cable O2 gave me was duff, I am now online though and enjoying the fast speeds

RobAnt · 21-02-2008, 15:02

You might find that using USB disables the onboard wireless and 4 port switch. I don't know for certain, but I would seriously reconsider using USB anyway. Apart from requiring drivers, which would be supplied in the box on CD, USB also requires the CPU to do some relatively serious processing, when compared with a NIC (Network Interface Card).

Longboy · 22-02-2008, 18:28

Well chuffed with o2 so far. I have a o2 pay and go phone and have had a further £5 knocked off the price every month(which is a new policy as of today)

£10 a month for up to 16mb connection

Bravo

gillyallan · 22-02-2008, 19:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longboy

Well chuffed with o2 so far. I have a o2 pay and go phone and have had a further £5 knocked off the price every month(which is a new policy as of today)

£10 a month for up to 16mb connection

Bravo

REally?? its on PAYG now too ??

EDIT: just reading on it now.
I'm quite interested in this.
I am with Be* and I wouldnt even have to see out my contract to switch to O2 as O2 own Be*.

I'd plump for the up to 16mb service at £10 (for my needs)

I get 23mb out of my up to 24 with Be* just now but the net as it stands just now doesnt really warrant that speed.

Need to seriously consider this deal.

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12-02-2008, 20:23	#2
Carmen Queasy Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Middesbrough (via Manchester) Posts: 37,346	Yes, you can connect using Ethernet cables rather than wireless if you want to (or both).

13-02-2008, 00:14	#4
Rowdy Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hampshire Services: Freeview, O2 Broadband, dedicated Windows XP user Posts: 4,797	You can use USB as well, if you're stuck.

13-02-2008, 08:56	#7
Longboy Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Services: Freeview,O2 Broadband,O2 Nokia N73,PS3 Posts: 2,701	oddly I built my PC myself and I don't have a network card, been using USB for internet connection on my current router, does the wireless box allow for USB use, i imagine it would do because it needs configuring via USB when it gets installed, or does it

13-02-2008, 11:32	#8
organiclive Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,577	I use o2 broadband and it is fantastic, i've actually been using it since June or July last year when i was with Be, obviously they are the same company. You dont have to use the o2 broadband box if you dont want to, i am happily using my netgear dg834n which is fantastic. If you want to use another modem and need to know how to set it up drop me a pm

13-02-2008, 13:51	#9
Longboy Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Services: Freeview,O2 Broadband,O2 Nokia N73,PS3 Posts: 2,701	If its the O2 Wireless box is the [SIZE=2]Thomson 780 Router then I can connect the PC via USB(for internet) and PS3 via ethernet[/SIZE] [SIZE=2]Can anyone confirm this?[/SIZE]

13-02-2008, 13:54	#10
organiclive Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,577	The wireless box has 4 ethernet ports on it, and a usb port, and two other ones for voice over ip

13-02-2008, 14:01	#12
organiclive Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,577	no probs. I've still got my wireless box sitting under my bed in its box i've no intention of using it. When do you go live?

13-02-2008, 17:56	#15
organiclive Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,577	You'll really enjoy the service, its fantastic. The one thing i have only to complain about is the temporary dns problems that you get every now and again. Its not that bad you cant use the service, its just every now & again. There probably just making improvements. I dont use their service dns anymore i use the opendns settings. Still dont panic its a fantastic service still, and not really any bandwith issues. I've used loads and loads

13-02-2008, 18:03	#16
Longboy Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Services: Freeview,O2 Broadband,O2 Nokia N73,PS3 Posts: 2,701	anything is better than Tiscali, I have been impressed with o2's customer service so far, very friendly and helpful

13-02-2008, 19:00	#17
gillyallan Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Services: PSN: gillyallan, Posts: 23,940	Note the USB is usbport (12Mbps)

14-02-2008, 02:48	#18
blueacid Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Services: Blackberry Bold on O2, O2 BB, DAB Posts: 1,335	A PCI network card would cost around £10, and would give you better speeds - as was correctly stated, its throughput is 12mbit; if your broadband connection is near or above this, you'll be being held back by your computer's USB connection. I'd strongly suggest you get a PCI network card, and then use that

14-02-2008, 02:50	#19
blueacid Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Services: Blackberry Bold on O2, O2 BB, DAB Posts: 1,335	http://www.microdirect.co.uk/(14971)...-PCI-Card.aspx ^^ for example, this would be a good move! (obviously, shop around! This was a 2min google search)

20-02-2008, 12:48	#20
Longboy Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Services: Freeview,O2 Broadband,O2 Nokia N73,PS3 Posts: 2,701	Does the CD have the drivers for the Router cos I am using USB, I have just rang O2 and have said they dont provide support for me when I go down the USB road I will buy a wifi dongle though If I have to, I dont want a network card

21-02-2008, 06:46	#22
Longboy Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Services: Freeview,O2 Broadband,O2 Nokia N73,PS3 Posts: 2,701	I bought a network card if any thing to save the hassle only to find the network cable O2 gave me was duff, I am now online though and enjoying the fast speeds

21-02-2008, 15:02	#23
RobAnt Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South West Services: Virgin Broadband, TV, Phone Posts: 10,218	You might find that using USB disables the onboard wireless and 4 port switch. I don't know for certain, but I would seriously reconsider using USB anyway. Apart from requiring drivers, which would be supplied in the box on CD, USB also requires the CPU to do some relatively serious processing, when compared with a NIC (Network Interface Card).

22-02-2008, 18:28	#24
Longboy Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Services: Freeview,O2 Broadband,O2 Nokia N73,PS3 Posts: 2,701	Well chuffed with o2 so far. I have a o2 pay and go phone and have had a further £5 knocked off the price every month(which is a new policy as of today) £10 a month for up to 16mb connection Bravo

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