Netgear WNB2100 "N" Wireless router

[pgchimp]

Hi

I am being connected on Tuesday to VM 10meg and hopefully will be up and running then

I have come across the above router and USB dongle for the measly price of £61 plus p & p for sale in the uk. brand new

I am thinking of selling the router supplied by VM on e bay and setting the one above up first off to avoid any conflicts as i like netgear and thought the price is right for this

So has anyone used this set up before router/dongle

do you know if its compatable with xbox 360 live

i intend to hard wire one pc/xbox360 and wireless notebook

anyhelp would be appreciated

[MovedGoalPosts]

Before you try and sell the VM supplied Router, Check that it is supplied to you in a manner that means it is your legal right to sell. You will also need to make clear that it is configured with Virgin Firmware so may not operate on anything else.

Wired connections for networking should be compatible with any piece of kit that has ethernet ports pre installed. These should effectively be plug and play. It's wireless that is more fun, due to the security settings, or USB in case the software glitches.

[BenMcr]

The VM routers are not allowed to be sold - they remain the property of Virgin Media

[pgchimp]

Your right Rob just read my contract and the router remains the property of VM at all times

Ok no big deal just leave it in the cupboard for ever and a day just thought i would make a bob or two

[soup dragon]

there are loads on ebay, was looking for a router today

[Peter_]

Originally Posted by soup dragon

there are loads on ebay, was looking for a router today

Yes people do sell them on Ebay and they are selling to all intents and purposes stolen property, but it gets better all these routers come preconfigured with Embedded Virgin Firmware onboard which is virtually impossible to remove without bricking the router and if you ring Netgear for support they will tell you no can do as they do not support the Firmware and Virgin will not help even if you are a customer because it is not listed on your equipment page.

So if you buy one from Ebay then I would say "Caveat emptor" or in English "Let the buyer beware" as you may end up with a worthless lemon.

[piggy]

Originally Posted by BenMcr

The VM routers are not allowed to be sold - they remain the property of Virgin Media

any links? i think you will find we supply a free router wich is then the property of the customer.

[Noggo]

At the bottom of this page: http://allyours.virginmedia.com/html.../wireless.html

1 Optional item included only if ordered.

Free wireless router offer for L and XL: Wireless enabled equipment required. Available to all new Broadband customers taking our Size: L and Size: XL Broadband services (subject to status and credit checks). Wireless router for XXL: Wireless router and adaptor are included your package. Equipment remains property of Virgin Media.

Our wireless router is only compatible with computers that are wireless enabled. If you do not have a wireless enabled computer you may be able to upgrade your computer using our wireless USB adapter or our wireless laptop card. Wireless performance may be affected by a number of factors such as thickness of internal walls, the presence of electrical equipment and the actual positioning of the wireless router.

The wireless router has been designed for use with Virgin Media's Broadband service and includes a 2 year service warranty (for wireless router, wireless USB adapter and wireless laptop card) but this is dependant on you remaining a Virgin Media Broadband customer and using the Broadband and wireless equipment that we provide to you and recommend you use during that 2 year period. Other wireless adapters of appropriate standard may work with our wireless router but we cannot offer support for or guarantee compatibility of this equipment.

[piggy]

thats me told

[Noggo]

Originally Posted by piggy

thats me told

Well you did ask for it