Wireless Broadband is coming - Official Launch 31st March

[xpod]

Tried ordering mine via the online order form but it would not accept my email address for some strange reason.
Called up and it will apparently be here within a week.

Just need to think of a use for the thing now.

[FairyFairy]

Better late than never !!

[scoobadiva]

does this wireless router also allow cabled connections?

for example id prefer my PC and my XBOX to be connected to the router via ethernet, but i'd want my laptop wireless.

[scoobadiva]

nevermind, if this link posted in a prev post was correct, the specs are:

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Network Connection:

* Wireless Data Speed of up to 54 Mbps
* 5 x 10/100 (1 Internet and 4 LAN) network ports with auto-sensing technology

Wireless Encryption:

* Choice of WEP (64 or 128 bit), WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK



So i guess its cool.

[ceedee]

The VM-supplied router is a Netgear WGR614 with modified firmware.

[FairyFairy]

Originally Posted by scoobadiva

does this wireless router also allow cabled connections?

for example id prefer my PC and my XBOX to be connected to the router via ethernet, but i'd want my laptop wireless.

The answer is a yes - I asked the same question earlier in the thread

[xpod]

2 days later Lynx delivered the thing........

Now to have some fun with my spare 1Mb STB connection

[MacmillaN]

Is the wireless kit provided by VM, Free to customers already on L & XL?

Thanks

[DJ Dave]

I got it free on LBB and it arrived yesterday and is all working now!

[lostandconfused]

Originally Posted by MacmillaN

Is the wireless kit provided by VM, Free to customers already on L & XL?

Thanks

No its £40 to existing L customers that dont want to upgrade
Its Free to L customers upgrading to XL BB
Theres a £7.50 postage charge for existing XL customers

[Rich153]

hi everyone got 1 question does this Netgear WGR614 come with a Wireless Adapter or do we have to buy one.

[dilli-theclaw]

It doesn't come with one, but you can get one (usb or pcmcia) for £20 when you order it. Or go and buy one from a shop instead.

[blenky]

Originally Posted by lostandconfused

No its £40 to existing L customers that dont want to upgrade
Its Free to L customers upgrading to XL BB
Theres a £7.50 postage charge for existing XL customers

Apparently so. I upgraded to XL from M on 31st March. I've rung three times and each time they insist I have to pay £7.50 for postage.

BTW where on the VM site does it say anything about a postage charge? It says its either free or £40?

[nutellajunkie]

Dd-wrt?

Oh and think of the amount of "available" internet when these come into play..

YEY!! Saves me more money!

Thanks Virgin, yerra star!

[BenMcr]

Originally Posted by blenky

Apparently so. I upgraded to XL from M on 31st March. I've rung three times and each time they insist I have to pay £7.50 for postage.

BTW where on the VM site does it say anything about a postage charge? It says its either free or £40?

Again I keep asking this. You want Virgin to charge you £40 instead of the £7.50??