 | A suitable computer. For minimum requirements,
look at this table |
| A standard BT telephone line. If you have an ISDN service such as BT's
Home Highway there are
extra considerations. |
| An Internet Service Provider (ISP). There is help on
choosing an ISP. |
| A modem - a broadband modem is different from a standard 56k modem (which will
NOT work with Broadband). Broadband
requires a broadband (ADSL) modem to connect your computer to your new
high-speed service. Many ISPs will either give you a modem or will sell you one.
For help in choosing which modem you should buy
click here. |
| Microfilters - microfilters are phone adapters
you plug into all the telephone wall sockets that you use for plugging in equipment
such as telephones, fax machines, computers and Sky Digiboxes. You'll need one
microfilter per socket. This easy-to-install device splits your existing sockets
into two channels - one for your standard BT phone line, one for the high-speed
digital line. This prevents any interference from the ADSL connection. Without
them, you may experience noise on the line when you make or receive a voice call
while using your BT Broadband service. Your ISP will also sell you microfilters
but there are cheaper sources. For suppliers of microfilters,
click here |
| A firewall and anti-virus protection. There is a link to
advice and a free firewall. There's also advice on
virus protection. |
| If you have more than one computer, there are a number of options
available. Read up about help on home networking - including wireless. |
| Finally, there's help on fitting it all together. |
