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FrequencyCast Show 61 Out Now

FrequencyCast — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 07:50:55 +0000

We’ve just released a new show – FrequencyCast Show 61 cover a lot of stuff, so be ready to get through a lot in just 31 minutes.

In this show, here’s a look at what we cover:

News Updates: More YouView delays, Vodafone woes, iPlayer news and Channel 4 HD
Focus: A look at media streaming – how to get audio, video and images around your home
Hands-on: A first look at the new BT Home Hub, plus recorders, phones and a wireless laptop transmitter
Your comments and questions on HomePlugs, Clean Nokias, Stoways and BT Vision

You can download Show 61 direct to your MP3 player or listen online at http://www.frequencycast.co.uk/latest.html.

If you have an iPod, iPhone or iPad, get shows faster by signing up to FrequencyCast on iTunes.

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Show Notes for Show 61
Transcript: Steaming Media Explored

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FrequencyCast Update 17 February 2011

FrequencyCast — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 17:37:02 +0000

Just out, a 13 minute FrequencyCast Audio Update

Our update, dated 17th Feb 2011, covers some TV channels news, a new Waze, plus news of the new BT Home Hub 3. We also talk about tablet computers, broadband migration, 3D format wars and online advertising.

Our update is now available iTunes: FrequencyCast on iTunes, or you can get it from here: FrequencyCast Updates

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Home Hub 2.0 review plus podcast

FrequencyCast — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 06:14:54 +0000

The latest version of BT’s wireless router, the BT Home Hub 2.0 has been released today, the 18th July 2008.

We’ve got an online review available at www.frequencycast.co.uk/homehub2.html

We’ve also released an audio “hands-on” review, which can be downloaded from the same page, as well as from our FrequencyCast iTunes page

BT Home Hub v2.0 announced

FrequencyCast — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:38:50 +0000

BT’s just announced v2.0 of the BT Home Hub. We hope to be featuring a full review of this within the next couple of days.

What we know so far is that the new hub supports the faster 802.11n wi-fi standard, has a power-saving mode, and has revised, easier-to-use software. We’ve also learned that the Hub 2.0 has four Ethernet ports.

We’ll be adding more to our BT Home Hub 2.0 soon.

BT Home Hub updated to 6.2.6E

FrequencyCast — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 16:31:00 +0000

We’re hearing reports that BT is phasing in a release of a new version of BT Home Hub firmware, version 6.2.6.E. This updated version of firmware includes the following improvements:

Change default Hub Manager access password from ‘admin’ to your unique Hub serial number
Force admin password change when first accessing the Hub Manager (if still at default value)
Remove Remote Assistance feature from Hub Manager
Move all sensitive Hub Manager information under admin password protection
Add protection against web scripting hacks
Some improvement to reliability when using WPA wireless encryption
Various minor Hub Manager interface changes including rebranding of ‘BT Total Broadband Wi-Fi Community’ to ‘BT FON’
Fix problem that after hiding SSID and re-enabling it, some computers might no longer see the Hub
Fix problem that setting Wireless MAC address filtering (ie ‘New stations are allowed via registration’) causes the Hub to reboot

If you’re a Home Hub user, check out our Audio Guide to the Hub

BT Home Hub and BT Fon

FrequencyCast — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 23:04:00 +0000

In October 2007, the BT Home Hub software got an update, and a new service, called the “wi-fi community” service, was added. This is also known as BT Fon, and is a service that lets other people use your Hub to access BT’s network, in return for you being able to access other people’s broadband connections. If adopted widely, this could mean that people’s hubs become public access points, offering free wireless Internet access to BT Fon users.

As we cover in Show 20, and from what we’re seeing in our Home Hub forum, many aren’t happy with the idea of having their hubs turned into hotspots for other surfers, but others like the idea of an extended network of free access points.

More on BT Fon at www.filesaveas.com/btfon.html

Fon… Good or bad? Comments please

BT Launches New Home Hub

FrequencyCast — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 09:00:00 +0000

BT has just released a new version of its wireless router, the Home Hub. This is BT’s new central access point for the home, offering wi-fi, VoIP telephony and access to video-on-demand with BT Vision. According to the blurb supplied by BT, the new redesigned hub will update itself automatically and has been redesigned to make it even easier for users to set up. You can connect multiple devices (such as desktop computers, laptops, gaming consoles) either via a cable or without using wires – all you need is a computer with wireless capability. You can connect external devices like the BT Hub Phone or an existing touchtone phone, so you can make cheap calls over the Internet.

We’ll be featuring the new BT Home Hub v1.5 in our November show…

BT Home Hub – Audio Guide

FrequencyCast — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 22:06:00 +0000

Those FrequencyCast boys have been at it again. This time, they’ve created an audio guide designed for those folk that have a BT Home Hub. This MP3 file includes advice on setting up wi-fi, improving reception, setting the clock and port forwarding, as well as answering a number of FAQs.

You can download our Unofficial Guide to the BT Home Hub as an MP3 at frequencycast.co.uk/guide.html

We’d love to have your comments!