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bitchplz · 29-06-2006, 08:43

I've been with NTL now for around 12 months. 2mb Broadband.

I recently purchased a laptop & sold my desktop machine.

And decided to go Wireless, sharing my connection with my older desktop.
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I have a NTL Set Up Box, Which of that leads an ethernet cable. Which used to plug directly into my Desktop.

When i plug the cable straight into my laptop, the computer doesn't get an IP Address.

So im guessing i need to install the NTL CD? Which i haven't got. I cant remember any of my settings, i dont know my username or password. And so far have gone 2 days without the internet.

So do i need to install NTL to get it working? Any ideas on what i need to do?
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When i purchase a wireless router on Friday, do i simply just plug the ethernet cable into the wireless router and it will work?

Or do i get rid of the set up box, as i now have a router?
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I tried using a router last night, which i could connect to fine, but couldnt get an IP Address.

Any help is greatly appreciated
Alex.

29-06-2006, 08:43	#1
bitchplz Inactive Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Suffolk Age: 38 Services: NTL 2mb BB Sky Digital Posts: 23	Loads of different questions I've been with NTL now for around 12 months. 2mb Broadband. I recently purchased a laptop & sold my desktop machine. And decided to go Wireless, sharing my connection with my older desktop. ____ I have a NTL Set Up Box, Which of that leads an ethernet cable. Which used to plug directly into my Desktop. When i plug the cable straight into my laptop, the computer doesn't get an IP Address. So im guessing i need to install the NTL CD? Which i haven't got. I cant remember any of my settings, i dont know my username or password. And so far have gone 2 days without the internet. So do i need to install NTL to get it working? Any ideas on what i need to do? _________ When i purchase a wireless router on Friday, do i simply just plug the ethernet cable into the wireless router and it will work? Or do i get rid of the set up box, as i now have a router? __________ I tried using a router last night, which i could connect to fine, but couldnt get an IP Address. Any help is greatly appreciated Alex.