Broadband Australia anyone???
Sep 4th 2005 | 9:46 am
#16
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Re: Broadband Australia anyone???
I was thinking of using this ISP company if and when I get to Sydney: http://www.exetel.com.au/ . Basically, they offer broadband access over a special radio frequency link, which should not be confused with "wireless" access (WiFi) to a base station. You need a special modem which links via Ethernet UTP to your PC or portable.
The main advantage is that it offers broadband speeds without having to sign up for long contracts for ADSL on a specific phone line. So, for migrants who might be moving between hotels, serviced accomodation, short and medium term lets etc, it completely eliminates the problem of redirecting ADSL service when moving.
You do need to ensure there is adequate signal strength in your target location, which you can check by bringing the receiver/modem along to the viewing! This is the modem btw: http://www.navini.com/pages/products/cpe.htm . Obviously can't comment as yet as to whether this actually is a goer in practice, but seems a good scheme in principle. Only Sydney appears to be offered wireless coverage at present BTW.
The main advantage is that it offers broadband speeds without having to sign up for long contracts for ADSL on a specific phone line. So, for migrants who might be moving between hotels, serviced accomodation, short and medium term lets etc, it completely eliminates the problem of redirecting ADSL service when moving.
You do need to ensure there is adequate signal strength in your target location, which you can check by bringing the receiver/modem along to the viewing! This is the modem btw: http://www.navini.com/pages/products/cpe.htm . Obviously can't comment as yet as to whether this actually is a goer in practice, but seems a good scheme in principle. Only Sydney appears to be offered wireless coverage at present BTW.
Sep 4th 2005 | 1:27 pm
#17
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Re: Broadband Australia anyone???
Originally Posted by Flying Banana
UK Phone Socket is an RJ45 and newer Aussie Phone Socket is RJ11 (see piccies below). They also have a three pronged 605/610 socket/plug, but adaters to RJ11's are cheap and easy to find.
Loads of info here: http://www.accesscomms.com.au/plugsock.htm
If you look at your ADSL Modem the phone cable going into the modem should be an RJ11 type which means all you need do is chuck away the lead and buy a lead with two RJ11s on it either in UK or here. If you have a laptop you may already have one as quite a few come with those and an RJ11 to UK style RJ45 adapter.
Only thing I'd say to check is the wireless operates on the same frequency band (99% sure it will as wireless is worldwide std but check nonetheless)
Loads of info on all things broadband in the Whirlpool forums (the site link was posted above by ABCD if my addled brain recalls correctly
Loads of info here: http://www.accesscomms.com.au/plugsock.htm
If you look at your ADSL Modem the phone cable going into the modem should be an RJ11 type which means all you need do is chuck away the lead and buy a lead with two RJ11s on it either in UK or here. If you have a laptop you may already have one as quite a few come with those and an RJ11 to UK style RJ45 adapter.
Only thing I'd say to check is the wireless operates on the same frequency band (99% sure it will as wireless is worldwide std but check nonetheless)
Loads of info on all things broadband in the Whirlpool forums (the site link was posted above by ABCD if my addled brain recalls correctly
Another issue would appear to be the actual wires: something about inners and outers?
Can I destroy the Oz phone system? (Please <g>)
Sep 4th 2005 | 4:47 pm
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Re: Broadband Australia anyone???
Originally Posted by Storini
I was thinking of using this ISP company if and when I get to Sydney: http://www.exetel.com.au/ . Basically, they offer broadband access over a special radio frequency link, which should not be confused with "wireless" access (WiFi) to a base station. You need a special modem which links via Ethernet UTP to your PC or portable.
The main advantage is that it offers broadband speeds without having to sign up for long contracts for ADSL on a specific phone line. So, for migrants who might be moving between hotels, serviced accomodation, short and medium term lets etc, it completely eliminates the problem of redirecting ADSL service when moving.
You do need to ensure there is adequate signal strength in your target location, which you can check by bringing the receiver/modem along to the viewing! This is the modem btw: http://www.navini.com/pages/products/cpe.htm . Obviously can't comment as yet as to whether this actually is a goer in practice, but seems a good scheme in principle. Only Sydney appears to be offered wireless coverage at present BTW.
The main advantage is that it offers broadband speeds without having to sign up for long contracts for ADSL on a specific phone line. So, for migrants who might be moving between hotels, serviced accomodation, short and medium term lets etc, it completely eliminates the problem of redirecting ADSL service when moving.
You do need to ensure there is adequate signal strength in your target location, which you can check by bringing the receiver/modem along to the viewing! This is the modem btw: http://www.navini.com/pages/products/cpe.htm . Obviously can't comment as yet as to whether this actually is a goer in practice, but seems a good scheme in principle. Only Sydney appears to be offered wireless coverage at present BTW.
