Cable Forum - View Single Post - Recommendation - specific set-up

MovedGoalPosts · 08-08-2008, 13:14

Any router that you buy that is suited to cable, can also be used with ADSL, but not necessarily vice versa.

Most dedicated ADSL routers include the ADSL modem within the ADSL router package.

Cable relies on a standalone modem (supplied by Virgin Media), and thus router's compatible with cable need to have an ethernet (RJ45) socket for the WAN (internet) side, that connects to the modem. If your ADSL supplier provides an ADSL modem, with ethernet (not USB) output, then the router you purchase for cable use can also connect to the ADSL modem. You may of course need to tweak a number of settings.

Wireless router's generally come with a number of ethernet ports for the LAN (local network) side that you can wire connect devices as you wish, as well as the wireless. As a rule, wired will be more stable, but you should still be able to use wireless for streaming, if you are getting a good signal.

I would suggest you consider a "n" speed wireless router, rather than the older "g" speeds. Whilst "n" is overkill for your broadband speed, it will provide greater resilience for your streaming needs. However, on cost grounds, if your wireless laptop, and PS3 only support "g" wireless then you might not see the "n" costs as worthwhile.

As for a good choice of router, personally I've always liked Linksys, and the WRT54GS or GL are a popular choice for the "g" speeds. "n" speeds I don't know.

08-08-2008, 13:14	#2
MovedGoalPosts Inactive Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 127.0.0.1 Age: 61 Posts: 15,868	Re: Recommendation - specific set-up Any router that you buy that is suited to cable, can also be used with ADSL, but not necessarily vice versa. Most dedicated ADSL routers include the ADSL modem within the ADSL router package. Cable relies on a standalone modem (supplied by Virgin Media), and thus router's compatible with cable need to have an ethernet (RJ45) socket for the WAN (internet) side, that connects to the modem. If your ADSL supplier provides an ADSL modem, with ethernet (not USB) output, then the router you purchase for cable use can also connect to the ADSL modem. You may of course need to tweak a number of settings. Wireless router's generally come with a number of ethernet ports for the LAN (local network) side that you can wire connect devices as you wish, as well as the wireless. As a rule, wired will be more stable, but you should still be able to use wireless for streaming, if you are getting a good signal. I would suggest you consider a "n" speed wireless router, rather than the older "g" speeds. Whilst "n" is overkill for your broadband speed, it will provide greater resilience for your streaming needs. However, on cost grounds, if your wireless laptop, and PS3 only support "g" wireless then you might not see the "n" costs as worthwhile. As for a good choice of router, personally I've always liked Linksys, and the WRT54GS or GL are a popular choice for the "g" speeds. "n" speeds I don't know.