Quick question regarding Cable Internet

[xane]

My in-laws are thinking of getting broadband via their existing NTL World cable connection, initially they'll be having a cable modem provided, but later I'd like to get a router/modem/wireless unit.

Are router/modem combos the same for Cable as they are for ADSL ?

 

[SheepCow]

You can't use an ADSL router/modem for cable, if that's what you're saying. But otherwise they're pretty much the same; Instead of RJ11 (phoneline) input they have whatever cable comes in as (RJ45?).

 

[xane]

Yeah, but what I'm asking is that it is possible to get a router/modem/wireless combo for Cable ?

 

[Trem]

Yes Xane. The D-Link wireless router and USB dongle kit is great for the job. Works a treat. I have fitted this in many peoples houses who have NTL and it works better than most.

Think this is the one we use.

Important to reset the NTL modem/set top box after plugging everything in, maybe more than once. That is where most people fuck up with NTL. Reset is paramount.

 

[Will]

Yeah, but what I'm asking is that it is possible to get a router/modem/wireless combo for Cable ?

No, you need to use the provided modem, and use a wireless router.

The Euro DOCSIS standard or whatever it is they use nowadays only allows verified equipment. The connection is allowed by the equipment, rather than by your phone number or login.

 

[nath]

Trem is a lovely chap but he's talking out of his poopoo hole

D-Link are shittest of the shit, what you want is a Netgear WGRsomething or other. They're piss easy to set up, well priced and very well made. And Will is right, you'll need to use their modem - you can't get ones that take the coax (or whatever the cable that comes in from the wall is) direct. You need the modem set up first, then the cat5 cable goes from the modem to the router (plugged in to the broadband modem/WAN port) and run the setup wizard from there.

Trem's right about the rebooting thing though - lack of reset = no connection.

 

[Trem]

D-link are not the best but in this case I am going from experience on what I have fitted. When it comes to NTL D-Link make the job easy and we have never had any back.

Tbh Netgear have gone right down, Belkin seem to be the best at the moment.

 

[Trem]

And Will is right, you'll need to use their modem

Oh yeah, maybe I didn't make that clear in my first reply. I did say you have to reset them though, so I suppose I did somehow.....NURSE!!!

 

[DaGaffer]

Trem is a lovely chap but he's talking out of his poopoo hole

D-Link are shittest of the shit, what you want is a Netgear WGRsomething or other. They're piss easy to set up, well priced and very well made. And Will is right, you'll need to use their modem - you can't get ones that take the coax (or whatever the cable that comes in from the wall is) direct. You need the modem set up first, then the cat5 cable goes from the modem to the router (plugged in to the broadband modem/WAN port) and run the setup wizard from there.

Trem's right about the rebooting thing though - lack of reset = no connection.

My D-Link was shit (it was fine for about a year, but then just stopped and nothing I did would get it working again), however my Netgear was shitter (the wireless never worked and I took it back and got the D-Link). I've got an Actiontec at the moment (UKOnline insist) and that's been reliable so far, but I've no doubt it'll go pop at some random moment.

 

[nath]

The silver range of netgears were pretty piss poor. The latest revisions - the white ones, are very good. I do this sorta shit for a living (unfortunately) and so get to try lots of different routers in lots of different scenarios. Netgear is the easiest to set up and the most reliable. Belkins are very good but the setup menu is nowhere near as straight forward so if ease of use is important, stay away.

 

[HGL]

Me too.

I have wireless cable internet through my set top box. I was wondering if I got a cable modem could I use that instead of the set top box. Should I wish to stop subscribing to digital TV?

 

[Panda On Smack]

You get a small blue modem with NTL

I use a Netgear WPNT834 and its really good. New white range.

 

[HGL]

I was thinking of getting a cable modem from the local market and just plug it in or do I need to get a cable modem from Telewest and pay to have it installed properly ?