Does my computer meet the minimum specification for Broadband?
If your computer was built in 2000 or later, it's more than likely to be compatible with BT Total (Home) Broadband. To make sure, you can either use the BT Total (Home) Broadband Computer Checker or look at the minimum requirements set out in the table below.
BT Total (Home) Broadband Computer Checker, click the link below to check whether your computer is compatible with BT Total (Home) Broadband. If your computer is not compatible, the tool will tell you what you need to upgrade.
Check this computer Computer compatible? Choose a BT Total (Home) Broadband option.
Remember, this checker is only relevant if you are currently using the computer with which you plan to access BT Total (Home) Broadband. If that's not the case you can either wait until you are using the right computer before running this test or use the information in the table below to check the specifications yourself. Check specifications yourself, the table below lists the minimum recommended requirements for BT Total (Home) Broadband.
BT Business Total Broadband Option 1 / Option 2
64 MB RAM (Windows 2000, ME, 98 SE), or 128 MB RAM (Windows XP) 200 MB of free hard disk space (150 MB for Mac OS 10.2)
spare USB port capable of supplying full 500mA (not compatible with dual processors)
video display 800 x 600 (256 colours recommended)
CD-ROM drive
16-bit sound card.
plus the following for PC: Windows 98 Second Edition, 2000, or XP only (Windows 95, NT4 or Server editions are not supported) Pentium Processor 233Mhz
plus the following for MAC: Mac OS 8.6, 9.2,10.1 or 10.2 only for Single products Mac OS 8.6, 9.x or 10.2 only for other Broadband products PowerPC Processor 200MHz. USB not supported for Mac OS
BT Business Total Broadband Business Option 3 / Network
32 MB RAM (128 MB recommended) 200 MB of free hard disk space (150 MB for Mac OS 10.2)
spare 10 Base-T network adaptor with an RJ45 connector
video display 800 x 600 (256 colours recommended)
CD-ROM drive
16-bit sound card.
plus the following for PC: Windows 95 or above for ‘Line Only’ products Windows 98 Second Edition or above for other Broadband products Pentium Processor 233Mhz
plus the following for MAC: Mac OS 8.6 or above PowerPC Processor 200MHz PPP Open Transport v1.3 Networking Software.
BT are currently running tests to check the compatibility of router and hub installation CDs with Vista. For the latest USB drivers, please see Driver downloads. New drivers are added to this page as they become available from BT's suppliers.
BT Business Dial-up
32 MB RAM (Windows 95, 98 or NT4 Workstation) 64 MB RAM (Windows 2000, ME) 128 MB RAM (Windows XP) video display 800 x 600 (256 colours recommended) CD-ROM drive telephone line standard dial-up modem (v.90 or v.34). Full details