[SWLUG] Introduction

[Jonathan Wright]

Huw Lynes wrote:
> Getting cable into my second-floor flat might be more hassle than I'm
> willing to go through. ADSL + router is an easier solution.

Generally, they're not too bad. I've had in installed in a third-floor 
bedroom and a first-floor bedroom without any problems.

You will probably need to have a chat with the Landlord first though, as 
being the owner of the property, they need to give permission for NTL to 
be installed (if it hasn't been already).

If it's already in the house, they can just run up another box.


Also, given the choice between ADSL and Cable, I'd go with cable every 
time. ADSL is no-where near as stable as Cable, esp. when you're 
saturating the up- or down-load streams.

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