Netgem freeview box
 

I'm an OIA user and surf the net via this method.It is very innefficient
and I believe a Netgem Freeserve box
would be an improvment.When I enquired
to CS if I could go on unlimited dial
up (£10 a month) with this box they said they know nothing about Freeview and that I need a computer for dial up
services.I would use the box on another TV set,not connected to my NTL box.Is this viable?
I don't want to buy a pc just for the
Internet.Any comments?

Re: Netgem freeview box
 

http://www.netgem.com/main/faq.xml

Have a look here.

Re: Netgem freeview box
 

As NTL use standard internet protocols you should be able to connect using anything, including a set-top box.

The dialup settings etc. are all on the ntlworld.com webpage (in the help section) and if you need to register, simply navigate to the web address https://autoreg.autoregister.net/cgi/dial using the existing provider on the box.

Re: Netgem freeview box
 

Only if he's using the STB as a Cable modem, which I don't think he is. The OIA effectively uses the STB to be the computer and displays the browsing etc on your TV screen.

Re: Netgem freeview box
 

I want to use the Netgem box on a TV not connected to the NTL box.I just want to use the phone no.that Netgem
give to connect the box.CS said I need a computer to use the £10 unlimited dial up.Maybe I'll ring 'em again when I've an hour to spare!

Re: Netgem freeview box
 

If I understand correctly, you shouldn't have to involve NTL. Just plug the Netgem box into the TV & phone line, and away you go, as the Netgem box won't be using NTL as the ISP.