Quick question: Additional Cable Modem - Page 2

jb66 · 08-03-2010, 18:56

Anyway theVM router in question is the d-link dir-615 which has above average reviews

http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-revi...owViewpoints=1

smallclone · 26-05-2010, 14:21

Guys, will this router above work with these laptops?

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/186614

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/190965

?

thanks

jb66 · 26-05-2010, 14:33

yes

smallclone · 26-05-2010, 15:05

thanks

smallclone · 27-05-2010, 08:53

Seems that Virgin will only offer a cable router if you are a new customer or sign a new contract.

SO. Knowing nothing about wireless networking, here's a question:

I have my PC and cable modem upstairs. Yet I'll need my laptop downstairs. Does that mean I have to get a super duper cable router to go through the thick walls?

thanks

**Kymmy** · 27-05-2010, 08:55

Most wifi routers will cover an average sized house very easily.. Just avoid cheap non-branded chinese rubbish and you should be fine.

NTLWASBETTER · 28-05-2010, 07:05

the N router VM supply is top draw

smallclone · 28-05-2010, 08:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by NTLWASBETTER

the N router VM supply is top draw

How much is it?

Because they only give them away if you are a new customer or starting a new 12 month contract.

Peter_ · 29-05-2010, 09:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by smallclone

How much is it?

Because they only give them away if you are a new customer or starting a new 12 month contract.

The router costs Â£50 but you get full support for 2 years.

smallclone · 03-06-2010, 14:30

would this one work with virgin media guys?

Buffalo Wireless-N300

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/201376

cheers

pip08456 · 03-06-2010, 15:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by smallclone

would this one work with virgin media guys?

Buffalo Wireless-N300

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/201376

cheers

Yes it will as it's a "cable router"

smallclone · 03-06-2010, 16:03

Thanks

With the VM Cable modem I have, I presume the router goes straight into that via an ethernet cable, then another ethernet connection goes from the PC into the router?

Will I have to configure a new network on my PC? Or will it just be running through the router as normal? (as I only want to work wirelessly on the laptop in another room)

**Rob** · 03-06-2010, 16:32

When you want to connect your router, power off everything (modem, computer etc)

Disconnect any ethernet / USB between modem and computer

Connect ethernet between modem and router WAN / Internet port

Connect ethernet between router LAN port and computer

Power up modem and wait a few seconds

Power up router and wait a few seconds

Power up computer

You will then need to setup wireless. Use your browser (internet explorer / firefox) to go to the admin page of the router (you often just type in an IP address such as 192.168.1.1 - the actual address will be given in the router's manual). Then follow the router's setup guide to configure wireless settings, paying particular attention to the security stuff which you really do want on.

You won't need any network name changes.

smallclone · 03-06-2010, 16:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob

When you want to connect your router, power off everything (modem, computer etc)

Disconnect any ethernet / USB between modem and computer

Connect ethernet between modem and router WAN / Internet port

Connect ethernet between router LAN port and computer

Power up modem and wait a few seconds

Power up router and wait a few seconds

Power up computer

You will then need to setup wireless. Use your browser (internet explorer / firefox) to go to the admin page of the router (you often just type in an IP address such as 192.168.1.1 - the actual address will be given in the router's manual). Then follow the router's setup guide to configure wireless settings, paying particular attention to the security stuff which you really do want on.

You won't need any network name changes.

A great help as usual.

cheers