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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.

ADSL broadband connection diagram
  1. 1. Power supply

    Router and modem to be positioned within reach of a power supply.

  2. 2. BT telephone line

    Your master BT wall socket must be connected to an ADSL enabled exchange.

  3. 3. Microfilter

    Splits your BT socket in two: One for voice (phone) and one for data (broadband) - connecting to your router / modem.

  4. 4. Router & modem

    ADSL Combined router and modem.
    OR separate router and modem.

  5. 5. Your normal phone

    Plug your phone into the microfilter and use as normal, even when you're using the Internet.

  6. 6. Computer

    Windows, LInux or Mac.

  7. 7. Ethernet cable

    Used to connect your computer to your router during setup.

  8. 8. Wireless connection

    Wireless connection to router can be made following initial setup.

VDSL broadband connection diagram
  1. 1. Power supply

    Router and modem to be positioned within reach of a power supply.

  2. 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.

  3. 3. Router & modem

    VDSL modem (supplied free with your BT Engineer appointment - not supported by Fasthosts) plus separate router (not included).

  4. 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.

  5. 5. Computer

    Windows, LInux or Mac.

  6. 6. Ethernet cable

    Used to connect your computer to your router during setup.

  7. 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.
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Our services are so reliable that over 90% of our customers never need to contact us.

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