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SMTID

07-01-2005, 15:36

Dunno if this is the right place to post this, if it's not I'm sure some nice person will put it in the right place :)

There's the chance of me getting net access installed in my flat I stay in during term time, which is good. However, it seems that the area I stay in doesn't have cable so the services just come down my phone line. Not a problem, saves all the hassle with installation.

As there are three of us in the flat, we want to have some sort of network set up so that we can all surf at the same time. I've got a wireless network at home wired up to NTL and it's fine, and we all have wireless cards. Obviously for this we'll need a wireless router plugged into the phone line.

So, if you've stayed awake this long, here's the question. Do any of the good folk who post on here know the model of the modme which comes in the NTL Freedom Broadband pack, or simply if it has an Ethernet port in it. The router I'm looking at only has an Ethernet port, not a USB one, so obviously it would save hassle if the modem had this.

I've e-mailed NTL about it but have had no response, though I might try phoning tomorrow. If someone on here can answer my question I would greatly appreciate it.

quadplay

07-01-2005, 16:07

The modem supplied free with the NTL Freedom Broadband package is a basic USB ADSL modem, as far as I know - but any ADSL modem should work. To be honest, though, there is a minimum 12-month term on the Freedom Broadband package, so it might not be the best choice for you if you're a student. Also, it's only available at 512k right now, which has a 5GB cap on the basic (unbundled) package..

quadplay

07-01-2005, 16:11

Just seen on the ntl Freedom website (http://www.ntlfreedom.com/broadbandhelp/faqs_help.htm), the ADSL modem supplied is the Thomson SpeedTouch 330 (http://www.speedtouch.co.uk/prod330.asp?menuCurrPos=2.) - which is USB only.

SMTID

07-01-2005, 16:25

Thanks for pointing that out, couldn't find the details about it last night :)

The 12 month contract isn't really a problem. It's not really a flat, more a room in someones house I rent and it is the house owner who wants the Broadband and the rest of us can use it. They'll be in the house all the time so the 12 month contract isn't a problem.

The speed isn't a problem either, or the cap, it's just the easiest way to get it (keeps phone free, costs less than an 0800 dialer).

Looks like we'll be going for an all in one wireless Ethernet ADSL Router :erm:

Chris W

07-01-2005, 16:26

this (http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000TZ8Z8/qid%3D1101846501/ref%3Dsr%5F8%5Fxs%5Fap%5Fi1%5Fxgl/026-5561433-9142017)

router has been highly recommended by a couple of people i know (one of whom is on freedom adsl.

quadplay

07-01-2005, 16:27

Sounds fair enough to me! As I say, any router with an ADSL modem built-in should be fine.

EDIT: Umm... I'm going to pretend I was replying to monkeybreath, and he didn't beat me to it... ;)

SMTID

07-01-2005, 16:29

Shaun

07-01-2005, 16:56

If you're poor students then I'd take a look at www.adslguide.org and the prices of other providers. They can provide you with exactly the same service (or better) for less money.

SMTID

07-01-2005, 17:22

The price of that bit isn't the problem, it's more the price of the router modem bit.

Thanks for all your help folks :)

quadplay

07-01-2005, 17:49

No worries. All reps gratefully received. ;)