best wireless router for NTL
30-09-2006, 09:31
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best wireless router for NTL
Hi
i have NTL 10meg and i use apple macintosh computers, can anyone reconmend a wireless router?
cheers
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30-09-2006, 10:04
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Re: best wireless router for NTL
linksys are topdog but also top ££Ã ¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£, if you got enough cash to spare go linksys thats my advice.
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30-09-2006, 10:11
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Re: best wireless router for NTL
ok cool which model do you reconmend?
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30-09-2006, 10:20
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30-09-2006, 10:26
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Re: best wireless router for NTL
not that expensive, so i am on NTL so how does it work would i still have to use the ntl250 modem? how can i tell the difference between a normal phone line broadband router and one for cable?
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30-09-2006, 10:33
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Re: best wireless router for NTL
this router you just plug into your NTL 250.
my advice is switch off the 250 then plug in the router, boot up the modem and bobs your uncle you'll be up and running.
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30-09-2006, 14:10
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Re: best wireless router for NTL
DocDutch, that's an ADSL Router, no way will that work with NTL, ever.
However, the most reccomended router here is the Linksys WRT54G, which WILL work with NTL, and is as easy as plugging the cable modem (via ethernet) into the port labelled "Internet" at the back. Here is a link to the WRT54g - http://www.dabs.com/productview.aspx?Quicklinx=2CM7
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30-09-2006, 14:27
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Re: best wireless router for NTL
right how do u know that the wrt54g is a cable one then?
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30-09-2006, 14:33
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Re: best wireless router for NTL
oops....soz Machead my mistake thanx Druchii.
should've known as its WAG. Wireless ADSL Gateway
Well Machead, if the unit is WRT which stands for Wireless Router (dont know what the T stands for)
but that will work with NTL Machead. for sure.
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30-09-2006, 16:02
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Re: best wireless router for NTL
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right how do u know that the wrt54g is a cable one then?
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I'm using one right now, that's one main reason i know
Plus, in the desctiption it reads "Finally, the Router function ties it all together and lets your whole network share a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection."
I'll guarantee it works with NTL, as it does with Telewest.
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30-09-2006, 16:35
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Re: best wireless router for NTL
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right how do u know that the wrt54g is a cable one then?
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I'd get the WRT54GS version, im sure it's around the same price.
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30-09-2006, 18:04
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Re: best wireless router for NTL
My preferred option is to use an "ordinary" (non-wireless router) together with a wireless access point (WAP). I hide the router in an upstairs cupboard next to the cable modem, and position the WAP downstairs where laptop users get the best signal strength.
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30-09-2006, 18:36
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Re: best wireless router for NTL
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Originally Posted by TheNorm
My preferred option is to use an "ordinary" (non-wireless router) together with a wireless access point (WAP). I hide the router in an upstairs cupboard next to the cable modem, and position the WAP downstairs where laptop users get the best signal strength.
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Don't you still have to run a cable downstairs to link the wired router to the WAP?
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30-09-2006, 18:56
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Re: best wireless router for NTL
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Don't you still have to run a cable downstairs to link the wired router to the WAP?
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Yep, my guess is he wants it simply to be able to move around downstairs solely for the lappies and as such doesn't mind that.
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30-09-2006, 19:00
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Re: best wireless router for NTL
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Don't you still have to run a cable downstairs to link the wired router to the WAP?
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Yes and no. I do have a cable running downstairs leading to the WAP, but I could use my "ethernet over mains electricity" device ( http://www.solwise.co.uk/net-powerline.htm).
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