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handyman · 12-02-2008, 11:36

You can use adsl routers with cable broadband but you will have issues with the way that they work. In a adsl router they are designed to connect to adsl broadband gain and ip and distribute it. On cable broadband it works in a similar way but you could have issues with port forwarding on certain routers.

I'd following the excellent advice from users here and go with the linksys. You could always get something like a dlink and add a larger antenna (such as a 6db one) You can also get larger antennas for your pc card which may do the job without the need to upgrade the router.

12-02-2008, 11:36	#21
handyman Permanently Banned Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Nr Carnforth Age: 49 Services: M6 Keele Posts: 5,462	Re: Can anyone recommend a router? You can use adsl routers with cable broadband but you will have issues with the way that they work. In a adsl router they are designed to connect to adsl broadband gain and ip and distribute it. On cable broadband it works in a similar way but you could have issues with port forwarding on certain routers. I'd following the excellent advice from users here and go with the linksys. You could always get something like a dlink and add a larger antenna (such as a 6db one) You can also get larger antennas for your pc card which may do the job without the need to upgrade the router.