NTL silver modem

JackSkellerton · 04-07-2007, 20:25

Hi, new to the forum. I've been with NTL and there little silver modem for longer than I can remember, with no real problems. Anyhow I have Xbox 360 conected through a router which is real old and real basic so I thought Id upgrade.

This is where I need some help (please) there are hundred of modems, routers and modems with built in routers - where do I start??

Is it simply a matter of buying a new modem and replacing the NTL box with it?

Any help appreciated, I know its a noob question - sorry

thanks

Toto · 04-07-2007, 20:29

You need to buy a router suitable for an ethernet based modem, try looking at Broaband Buyer.

Welcome to the forum, good luck.

JackSkellerton · 04-07-2007, 21:20

Thanks, so as long as I pick ethernet modem/router I can pretty much pick what I want and it's just plug in and play?

cheers

Toto · 04-07-2007, 21:43

Its an ethernet router you need, on the front page there is a link to suitable modems for Virgin Media cable customers. Routers are pretty much plug and play, but if you go for a wireless router, make sure you set up wireless security. Other than that they all work out of the box.

04-07-2007, 21:58

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Originally Posted by JackSkellerton

Thanks, so as long as I pick ethernet modem/router I can pretty much pick what I want and it's just plug in and play?

cheers

just to be clear, you should only consider changing the router, replacing the modem with 3rd party devices won't work - sorry if you knew that already

JackSkellerton · 04-07-2007, 22:35

Thanks for your help guy's - Im new too all this!

cheers

04-07-2007, 22:48

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Originally Posted by JackSkellerton

Thanks for your help guy's - Im new too all this!

cheers

no problem, glad to help - stick around, it can be a very friendly place, here

JackSkellerton · 04-07-2007, 23:11

Yeah I plan too, I've learnt so much tonight already and theres so much more to read!