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ADSL - Self Install

Our range of Self-Install ADSL products save you money and offer greater flexibility as you choose the hardware and install it yourself to suit your requirements. Typical activation costs are just £50.

DESCRIPTION Prices
ADSL-500 Home 512/256Kbps, dynamic ip, 50:1 contention
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ADSL self-install prices
ADSL-500 Home 512/256Kbps, static ip, 50:1 contention
ADSL-500 512/256Kbps, dynamic or static ip, ethernet, 20:1 contention
ADSL-1000 1024/256Kbps, dynamic or static ip, ethernet, 20:1 contention
ADSL-2000 2048/256Kbps, dynamic or static ip, ethernet, 20:1 contention

What is ADSL Self Install?
"Self Install" means just that, BT (through Legend) supply you your wires/telecom connection which will allow ADSL Internet connection through. You now have the ability to provide your own router or purchase one from Legend instead of using the standard Alcatel Routers normally provided.

So where do you benefit, well in the following areas.
Much lower installation cost, only £50 on all ADSL packages compared with £210 on the USB and £260 on the Business ADSL's You choose your own ADSL modem/router that is suitable for your own needs as opposed to being given BT's standard Alcatel models. The contract for "Self Install" is requires only one months notice, normal ADSL packages are a one year contract with no early termination option. Monthly/Annual rental costs are slightly less.

See our available ADSL hardware options.

But nothing is ever straight forward and "Self Install" does have it's negative points as well.
You are responsible for the installation of ADSL yourself, although it is fairly straight forward. The purchase of a suitable router/modem again is your own responsibilty.

No support will be given on your chosen router/modem, you will need to contact the manufacturers directly for assistance. In the event of any problems developing on the ADSL, proving where the fault lies will be far more difficult, as neither Legend nor BT would have access to your router (or request it).

A Microfilter is required for any other equipment such as Telephone, Sky Digital, Fax line and so on plugging into the same master socket as the ADSL. These cost approx £15 each. Which is the better option, well that is entirely down to you and your companies requirements.

If you have a good technical knowledge of routers then "Self Install" would probably be the better option, if you have little or no router knowledge then "Self Install" probably is not the best option. For more information or advice please contact the Legend Sales Team

FEATURES
Includes all of the following for a single fee:

  • High-speed access: 512Kbps, 1024Kbps or 2048Kbps download; 256Kbps upload.
  • Dynamic (NAT) or Static IP addressing.
  • Worst case 20:1 bandwidth contention ratio for non 'home' adsl products.
  • Ethernet (10BaseT) client connection.
  • Always on, no call or data transfer charges.
  • Reliable - 24 x 7 network monitoring and unlimited support.
  • Secure - dynamically assigned ADSL router address.
  • Virus-checked email account or SMTP mail services delivered direct to your local server.
  • 20Mbyte web server storage.
  • Firewall and VPN options for static ip service.
  • Unlimited technical support and advice.
  • Single monthly fee includes all line costs and data charges - no hidden extras.
  • ADSL 500 Home contention is 50:1
  • Excludes voice calls

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