NTL wireless issue

[poppy10]

Hi, I am switching from ADSL to NTL cable for broadband internet. I currently am using a Linksys HG200 ADSL modem/wireless router all-in-one. Do you know if I can use this with the NTL cable box?

the Linksys@Home Wireless-G ADSL Gateway (HG200-TS) an all-in-one wireless solution for Internet connectivity in the home, providing an ADSL2+ modem, Internet-sharing router and a wireless-G (802.11g) access point in one box. The equipped ADSL2+ modem function provides a high-speed connection to the Internet, faster than a dial-up service, without tying up a phone line. Users can share files, printers, hard drive space and other resources, or play head-to-head PC games. The built in wireless-G access point allows up to 32 wireless devices to connect to a network at up to 54Mbps(i), without running cables throughout the house.

[DocDutch]

you wont be able to use an ADSL modem on a CABLE network. You would have to use the supplied NTL modem and then connect a router to it.

heres what you could do (dont know if you can with the linksys but think you can)
you can either use the modem as a kind of Access Point
or
sell it and get a proper router.

[Aragorn]

Poppy,

to CF

Short answer is no
You need a wireless cable router to work with NTL, such as the Linksys WRT54GS (about £40/50). The wireless adapter in your PC/laptop will still work with the new router but NTL cable and ADSL are different technologies.

HTH

[poppy10]

Thanks for the help guys.
I've bought this Netgear WGR614uk wireless cable router which has some good reviews and should hopefully work with the NTL cable box.

[DocDutch]

smart buy Poppy

little advice, if you got a normal modem from NTL just switch it off for 5 mins connect the router and switch on again.

normally you'll be connected to the net after that.