On Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:52:27 +0000, RJ wrote:
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> "alexd" <troffasky@hotmail.com> wrote in message[/color]
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>> I know some Fritz models have an ethernet WAN as well as ADSL. If yours
>> does, you could put the BeBox in bridge mode and give the public IP to
>> the Fritzbox. This will eliminate any NAT problems for the Fritzbox.[/color]
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> I am able to select in my software Internet connection via LAN 1 (Select
> this kind of connection if FRITZ!Box is to be connected to an already
> existing DSL router.) Apart from the lack of bandwidth management, I
> would prefer not to have to use two boxes.[/color]

Sorry, by ethernet WAN I meant using the Fritzbox as a router, if it's
capable of doing so.
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>> It's hardly likely to be slower than Pipex, is it?[/color]
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> I am sure that you are correct - but my problem with Pipex is loss of
> services from time to time[/color]

I've had no loss of connection since September 2007 when I joined, but
Be's DNS and SMTP smarthost can be a little flaky from time to time.
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> and ineffective customer service.[/color]

I've had no problems with Be's eastern-bloc customer services, although
O2's are UK-based so YMMV.

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