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Originally Posted by Schnitzel
Thanks for the information 
Would something like the Linksys BEFSR41
http://www1.linksys.com/internationa...id=19&ipid=367
Be suitable for this?
Would I need to enter any information into it's setup for it to connect. And also, if I leave all the PCs TCP/IP settings on Automatic, would it all work pretty much out of the box?
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This is an excellent basic router, Schnitzel; but try to ensure that you get at least v3 (I think there may be a v4, as well). The older versions only have 10Mb WAN ports; v3 and later have 10/100Mb WAN ports - essential for connecting at the 8/10Mb+ speeds Telewest and ntl are now offering.
And, yes, this is a router that, as Jon T says, you need do no more than power everything down, plug the router in between the modem and computer(s) (use patch/straight through rather than crossover ethernet leads), switch on your modem, let the lights settle, switch on the router, let it run autodiagnostics and settle, then power up your computer(s).
I've used one myself and had no problems.