Leaving NTL getting ADSL, what equipment's needed

[Brainbug71]

OK so i'm finally able to sign up for an ADSL ISP.
my question is what equipment will i need?
I have 1 PC soon to be 2 also 2 Xboxes in the house.
I would like all to access the ADSL connection.

I'm not that technical but ok to set a small network i think, i've been looking on ebuyer but don't know if i need a router, hub, modem or whatever.

People on here have always been helpfull in the past and i thought it better to ask those who know before buying the wrong items.

thanks for any help you can give.

[Richard M]

Get a 4 or 8 port all-in-one DSL firewall router with built in modem.
Alternatively, just get a basic DSL modem router and use an 8 port hub.

[Charlie_Bubble]

As Richard said, if you are staying with ADSL and probably not going back to NTL then buy a combined DSL router and modem. If you might go back then you could get a seperate router and a DSL modem. this would allow you to use the router on cable, if you ever went back.

[Brainbug71]

Thanks Richard,
Any ideas as to personal prefences (linksys, netgear), bearing in mind i dont have a fortune to spend.
Will I also need a filter thing that i've seen advertised or would this come with the router?

Sorry to seem dumb but been lazy really with p & p NTL modem.

[Brainbug71]

Originally Posted by Charlie_Bubble

As Richard said, if you are staying with ADSL and probably not going back to NTL then buy a combined DSL router and modem. If you might go back then you could get a seperate router and a DSL modem. this would allow you to use the router on cable, if you ever went back.

Hell no.............
never to return to NTL with the grief i've had with their BB since before xmas.

[Charlie_Bubble]

You will need what is called a splitter for each phone on the line + the modem. Some ISPs provide them. I went with Pipex and got a USB ADSL modem and 2 splitters for free. I have the modem sat to one side in case the DLINK modem I have goes down.