Self Install Question & Router

[spankysmagicpian]

Hi -

I am currently on 4Mb via a Samsung STB. When I moved up speeds I had to re-register on start.autoreg.net.

I'm moving upto the VIP pack and just received my self install kit (NTL 250 + splitter and cables) There's also a start CD which installs the drivers and AV etc.
I don't really want to install this on my PC to get going - So..

Do SACM work differently? Do I need to install the drivers onto a PC so I can register the modem ala STB or is the MAC address registered registered to me and CS just have to activate it so it's just a case of plugging the modem in, patching this into my router and phoning them up or do I have to install the software onto a PC to complete my name and account info?

Grateful for any help.

[Tezcatlipoca]

You shouldn't need the CD unless you want to install the USB drivers for the modem...

...And it's best to use ethernet rather than USB anyway.


Should AFAIK just be a case of turning it all off, hooking it all up, then turning back on again (modem first) & connecting. I think you need to register, but that can be done without the CD (https://autoreg.autoregister.net/start.html).

Have a read of these.....

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/94/33602415-how-set-up-your-ntl-broadband.html

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/robin.d.h.walker/cmtips/register.html

... although I'm not sure if any of the info has changed since they were written & since the rebrand...

[hairy_mick]

I think the new branded cd broadband disc does not have usb drivers any more
they now supply usb net work adapter for customers that only have usb ports.

[spankysmagicpian]

Cheers guys - I gave it a try tonight and the start page has changed - seems I need a serial number !?!?!? Which came with the 'Welcome Pack'... which of course I haven't had as I'm a current customer I presume.

...and I thought I'd just have to enter my PID and password. I'll ring them tomorrow.

I just have to get it going for the VIP pack.

[spankysmagicpian]

Update - phoned them up and got all my details so it's go for tonight.

One more question if poss - do I have to clone my network card MAC address on the router as I had to with the STB?

Thanks all

[Tezcatlipoca]

One more question if poss - do I have to clone my network card MAC address on the router as I had to with the STB?

Thanks all



Nope, no need.


When you use a cable modem, if you ever want to connect something different to it, you just need to power cycle the modem, no need for MAC cloning or registering.

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/robin.d.h.walker/cmtips/swap.html#swap