Hey,

> I have just been told that I am unlikely to get Fibre To The Premises
> any time soon, so BT keep trying to tell me that Fibre To The Cabinet
> (which I have now) is wonderful.

Thats just how it is sometimes. This isn't the worst thing though.
Unless you are running a business from home its generally an okay
service.

You can also bond multiple lines for redundancy and higher speed.

If the speeds aren't constantly maxed out, then there is not much
reason to worry.

> WAN   via analogue modem connected to the motherboard ethernet
>        (modem to be replaced by fibre modem when available)
> WIFI  from the same modem at the moment, eventually from HOME
> DMZ   email and http(s)
> HOME  General use and web access
> SECURE        trusted
> CCTV  continuous high data rate overheats some smaller devices.
> 
> Almost everything that can be is hard wired with ethernet.

I seem to remember you saying you have a quad port card, and there will
be one integrated with the mobo, that makes 5 interfaces.

You have 6 networks listed here...

Do you have a managed switch and are you VLANing?

> Have you considered just switching to a decent ISP?  Andrews and
> Arnold would give you your own fixed IPv4 address (or more than one
> if you ask nicely) plus a whole /48 allocation of IPv6 addresses.

I have been with A&A for many years now, and I have not been
disappointed.

> Life is too short to spend time fighting BT.

That being said, A&A is a lot more expensive than most ISPs are. Yes
they don't increase the fees year on year, and yes you are getting a
genuinely better service, and support staff who know what they are
talking about. But you are paying a huge premium.

You might find this better service good value for money, others might
not. So don't assume A&A is the right choose for everyone,

Take care,
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