Cable Forum - View Single Post - new member with cable problem looking for ideas

GeoffB · 19-04-2008, 10:50

If you are using ethernet, why are you using a router? Much better speeds are obtained direct from the modem - you can get quite long cables if that's a problem. A router (NAT) will give added security, of course, but nothing that a good firewall can't do. Can't really comment about the type of modem, except that I have a NTL250 on XL and often get 19.5 Mb/s via ethernet (7/8 max. when I use wireless upstairs).

19-04-2008, 10:50	#4
GeoffB Inactive Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SE London Services: TV, phone and 50Mb broadband with Superhub Posts: 75	Re: new member with cable problem looking for ideas If you are using ethernet, why are you using a router? Much better speeds are obtained direct from the modem - you can get quite long cables if that's a problem. A router (NAT) will give added security, of course, but nothing that a good firewall can't do. Can't really comment about the type of modem, except that I have a NTL250 on XL and often get 19.5 Mb/s via ethernet (7/8 max. when I use wireless upstairs).