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Originally Posted by d4005
No. All three computers are set for bog-standard dhcp lan access. It doesn't matter which of the three I try, it's always the one I try first that gets the 81.109 IP address and internet access. The 2nd and 3rd computers always get the 192.168.2.x IP addresses.
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What you are describing is a classic symptom of the modem being attached to the wrong port on the router. Your router should have five Ethernet connections. One on it's own (and labelled Internet or WAN), and four grouped together.
The one on it's own (labelled Internet or WAN) is the one that that should be attached to the modem. The other 4 are for PC use.
If you need to change the connection, you will need to unplug both the modem and router from the mains, then plug the modem back in. Wait for it's lights to settle, then plug the router in.
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Any recommendations on what to get for a new wireless router? Preferably one with a virgin compatible cable modem built in. Is it best to buy direct from virgin?
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The only place you can get devices to attach directly to the cable network (ie not through a modem or set top box) is Virgin, and they, as far as I know do not do a combined modem/router.