AFAIK there is nothing to stop you using another provider except for the firmware that BT load which disables web and snmp access to set up many aspects of this device. If you can upgrade the firmware I think much more becomes possible.
MC >-----Original Message----- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Rod McCall >Sent: 03 September 2002 11:27 >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: [Scottish] BT 5861 Router question > > >I've just inherited a BT 5861 router. Basically I need to know is it >possible to use it with an ADSL provider other than BT? The reason for >asking is that I ain't got ADSL yet and if this works then I may consider >it. I notice when it starts up via the webpage that it says its connecting >to BT. > >Cheers, > >Rod > >Rod McCall <www.runrev.com> >Runtime Revolution Ltd >Revolution - The Solution for Software Development >tel: +44 (0) 870 747 1165 fax: +44 (0) 131 718 4334 > > >_______________________________________________ >Scottish mailing list >[EMAIL PROTECTED] >http://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/scottish > _______________________________________________ Scottish mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/scottish
