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NTL wireless issue

Hi, I am switching from ADSL to NTL cable for broadband internet. I currently am using a Linksys HG200 ADSL modem/wireless router all-in-one. Do you know if I can use this with the NTL cable box?

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the Linksys@Home Wireless-G ADSL Gateway (HG200-TS) an all-in-one wireless solution for Internet connectivity in the home, providing an ADSL2+ modem, Internet-sharing router and a wireless-G (802.11g) access point in one box. The equipped ADSL2+ modem function provides a high-speed connection to the Internet, faster than a dial-up service, without tying up a phone line. Users can share files, printers, hard drive space and other resources, or play head-to-head PC games. The built in wireless-G access point allows up to 32 wireless devices to connect to a network at up to 54Mbps(i), without running cables throughout the house.

Re: NTL wireless issue

:welcome: you wont be able to use an ADSL modem on a CABLE network. You would have to use the supplied NTL modem and then connect a router to it.

heres what you could do (dont know if you can with the linksys but think you can)
you can either use the modem as a kind of Access Point
or
sell it and get a proper router.

Re: NTL wireless issue

Poppy,

:welcome: to CF

Short answer is no :(
You need a wireless cable router to work with NTL, such as the Linksys WRT54GS (about ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£40/50). The wireless adapter in your PC/laptop will still work with the new router but NTL cable and ADSL are different technologies.

HTH

Re: NTL wireless issue

Thanks for the help guys.
I've bought this Netgear WGR614uk wireless cable router which has some good reviews and should hopefully work with the NTL cable box.

Re: NTL wireless issue

smart buy Poppy :)

little advice, if you got a normal modem from NTL just switch it off for 5 mins connect the router and switch on again.

normally you'll be connected to the net after that.