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Originally Posted by mr2gti
I'm on Pipex broadband, via a Router, and know that the router incorps the modem.
How does the router configure to the modem, as you cannot set-up using a CD for it?
But agree'd the idea is better.
There won't though EVER be a console attached or any other PC's.
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No configuration is needed, as with cable broadband there is no "log in" like you have with ADSL.
The "WAN" port of the router connects to the ethernet port on the existing ntl cable modem, & the router simply obtains an IP address via DHCP, just like a PC connected directly to the cable modem would do.
Also, another benefit of using a router instead of the ntl console service (on top of the fact that it's a lot cheaper), is that the router acts as a firewall as well as sharing the internet connection.