New Installation

[StephenB]

I'm expecting my new 10Mb broadband installation next week. Which modem should I expect to get. Are there any modems I should be avoiding?

Thanks

[PS1]

You will almost certainly recieve the NTL250 (sacm).You should also be supplied with ethernet and usb cables,modem power lead,broadband installer software and ?ntls internet security software?(not positive about the last one)?

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Originally Posted by wayneunique

I've managed to get BT to reverse the cancellation, also the same with Freedom2Surf.

I am still debating whether to continue with the installation of NTL as I do really need more than a 1meg connection and currently NTL are the only ones who can provide this.
Yes, I know what they done to me, the lack of communication etc but I'm seriously reconsidering them.

Am I mad????

up to 8meg with bulldog??(obviously dependant on your location).

[SLM]

Originally Posted by PS1

You will almost certainly recieve the NTL250 (sacm).You should also be supplied with ethernet and usb cables,modem power lead,broadband installer software and ?ntls internet security software?(not positive about the last one)?

internet security software (aka netgaurd) can be downloaded from the ntl home page once you have registered with ntl BB.

[nffc]

Originally Posted by SLM

internet security software (aka netgaurd) can be downloaded from the ntl home page once you have registered with ntl BB.

Not that I'd use it. Avast and Kerio...

[wayneunique]

Decided to cancel going with NTL now, my current adsl isp will be going 8meg at the end of March and that will be without any download limits.

[Chris W]

Originally Posted by nst1

Hi quadplay, thanks for your fast response. Looks like i better get the measuring tape out! Luckily i haven't purchased any equipment yet, but i'll be sure to add a good quality ethernet cable to my shopping list. I reckon a 4 or 5 meter cable will do the trick nicely.

Can't wait to ditch 56K!
NST

If you are using a wireless router, can't you just have the modem installed where you are going to place this, then you can use the free ethernet cable and save yourself a few pennies

[nst1]

Hi Chris, i have to have the Wi-Fi router up high on a good vantage point, and i want the MODEM tucked away close to the mains power strip, that's why i've opted for a longer cable.
I also rang up NTL this morning to book the installation, and they offered me 1MB broadband for just £11.49 a month!! (permanent, rather than a special introductory offer lasting 12 months!! - with free installation), i guess it's because i subscribe to phone and cable TV also. Can't believe i've been paying £13.49 for 56K for so long!
Now i really can't wait to ditch 56K!!

NST

[SLM]

Originally Posted by nst1

Hi Chris, i have to have the Wi-Fi router up high on a good vantage point, and i want the MODEM tucked away close to the mains power strip, that's why i've opted for a longer cable.

One quick question nst1 is there a specif reason for the router to be up high?
Why I ask is that it being rf signal it does not matter where you have it so long as it has no big objects in line of sight eg a big thick concrete wall/floor otherwise it can be placed anywhere.
Just trying to save you some time and not having cables unnecessarily hanging about.

[nst1]

By having the router tucked away on top of a display cabinet, means it's not visible all the time, nor are the wires, cable modem or power packs. The setup is in my living room which has to be kept neat and tidy (on orders from 'er indoors)!

My house is an old victorian semi, with the partition wall removed (which would normally divide the sitting and dining rooms). The chimmney breast on the sitting rooms side will have the cable modem stuck on it, so it won't be visible when i'm watching TV. As all of the computer and laptop equiment is upstairs, the height advantage may increase signal stability, as the signal will have to pass through the floor, and 2 walls in some cases.

NST

[SLM]

You missus sounds like mine. LOL You may have some trouble with the signal going thru a floor and 2 walls. I had trouble with my rf going thru a floor and a fireplace harth (about 10m) max so good luck with yours.

[chrischambers]

I read Rob C's post about installation with interest, my main query is, will the installer provide the ethernet cable required to run from the MODEM to the PC (or in my case a Wi-Fi router), or will i have to purchase the cable seperately?

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then I lasted looked at NTL for BT products I saw that they were offing a Ethernet or Wi-fi services. the speed of the connection was the same, but the price was differant. I can't see how they can get away with this as all the are doing is changing you extra for a wi-fi box, which you can go and buy yourself at your local PC store for around £50 to £80 pounds.

regarding you ethernet. I wound go and purchase the cable and install it myself before NTL turns up, so that you will be able to check and make sure that all the connections are right.

[Paul K]

I would say that the odds of getting the cable are good as the installer is there to install the necessary connectivity or your setup. They won't often do the physical plugging of the cable into the PC or router but if it's a standard install you should have the necessary cable provided and put into position ready.
When they did my install in Peterborough I ended up with about 20ft of cable wound up around the back of my PC desk

[nst1]

Hi again, got my Broadband put in on Thursday. The installer actually turned up right on 12PM (quoted times were between 12PM and 6PM!). I expected the MODEM to be a lot bigger, but it's tiny in comparison to the ones that were around 4 or 5 years ago.
I also managed to install my wireless network on the same day, and found that you can still transfer your details via WI-FI, using the NTL CD, rather than having a physical connection between the PC and MODEM, via ethernet cable.
Setting up was a doddle as i forked out just over £250 for some decent Buffalo kit. It consists of the following:

Buffalo Airstation MIMO WZR-G108 Router
Buffalo Airstation MIMO WLI-CB-G108 PCMCIA Laptop Card
Buffalo WLI2-PCI-G54S PCI Adaptor
A decent CAT.6 compliant ethernet cable.

As all the equipment uses Buffalo AOSS (Airstation One-touch Secure System), it's really easy to set up a secure connection to the router, plus the signal coverage is excellent. It's amazing what you get if you fork out a little more for some above average kit - makes life a lot easier when it comes to setting the equipment up (especially if you are a novice like me).

NST

[AdamD]

Buffalo's stuff is pretty decent, even if it is more expensive, but you get what you pay for

I splashed out on one of those Linksys MIMO wireless routers, it was abit pricey compared to cheaper brands, but it's great compared to the Zoom X6 **** I bought before that.