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davestevens_uk · 01-05-2007, 09:57

Hi all,

I've recently moved to a Virgin Media broadband service. I've been with BT corporate for ages, but so far, I have to say that the Virgin service works better.

Anyway - the issue.

Up till now I've used a standard modem/router with RJ11 presentation to the phone line, and this has allowed me to configure things like port mapping etc. As an example, I can access my music server or look at a network camera from work. The Virgin modem has a coax presentation though......

I've managed to find (and dust down!) an old netgear wireless router I had, so I've got the basic house network up via the ethernet port on the Virgin modem. I've tried configuring some ports on my router, but it's clear that nothing is being passed through the Virgin box. I guess it's running a firewall.

So - does anyone have any clues as to whether you can configure the Virgin modem in any way, or a recommendation for a coax presentation wireless router.

Thanks,
David.

01-05-2007, 09:57	#1
davestevens_uk Inactive Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 2	Router advice please Hi all, I've recently moved to a Virgin Media broadband service. I've been with BT corporate for ages, but so far, I have to say that the Virgin service works better. Anyway - the issue. Up till now I've used a standard modem/router with RJ11 presentation to the phone line, and this has allowed me to configure things like port mapping etc. As an example, I can access my music server or look at a network camera from work. The Virgin modem has a coax presentation though...... I've managed to find (and dust down!) an old netgear wireless router I had, so I've got the basic house network up via the ethernet port on the Virgin modem. I've tried configuring some ports on my router, but it's clear that nothing is being passed through the Virgin box. I guess it's running a firewall. So - does anyone have any clues as to whether you can configure the Virgin modem in any way, or a recommendation for a coax presentation wireless router. Thanks, David.