What You Need
Everything you need to get online in minutes
Setting up Fasthosts broadband, on its own or as part of a
network, is easy.
Whether you’re choosing one of our ADSL
package or premium VDSL broadband. Simply follow our straightforward
instructions to get online in minutes.
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1. Power supply
Router and modem to be positioned within reach of a power supply.
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2. BT telephone line
Your master BT wall socket must be connected to an ADSL enabled exchange.
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3. Microfilter
Splits your BT socket in two: One for voice (phone) and one for data (broadband) - connecting to your router / modem.
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4. Router & modem
ADSL Combined router and modem.
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5. Your normal phone
Plug your phone into the microfilter and use as normal, even when you're using the Internet.
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6. Computer
Windows, LInux or Mac.
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7. Ethernet cable
Used to connect your computer to your router during setup.
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8. Wireless connection
Wireless connection to router can be made following initial setup.
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1. Power supply
Router and modem to be positioned within reach of a power supply.
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2. BT telephone line
Your master BT wall socket must be connected to a VDSL enabled exchange. Your existing master BT wall socket will be updated with a new VDSL faceplate as part of your free BT Engineer appointment. This new socket faceplate will contain a separate port for voice (phone) and data (broadband), with no need for a microfilter.
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3. Router & modem
VDSL modem (supplied free with your BT Engineer appointment - not supported by Fasthosts) plus separate router (not included).
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4. Your normal phone
Plug your phone directly into your VDSL compatible BT wall socket and use as normal, even when you're using the Internet.
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5. Computer
Windows, LInux or Mac.
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6. Ethernet cable
Used to connect your computer to your router during setup.
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7. Wireless connection
Wireless connection to router can be made following initial setup.
Reasons to choose Fasthosts
Up to 40Mb broadband *
Take advantage of true business class broadband. Increase your productivity in an instant with download speeds of up to 40Mb and upload speeds of up to 10Mb.
24/7 support
Our business broadband experts are here to help whenever you need us, by phone and online.
Get more for your money. Call sales on: 0808 1686 777
- *Speed: The upload and download speeds you receive will depend on a number of factors including location, distance to the street cabinet and internal wiring.