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Originally Posted by brundles
Ah fair point - so despite our rambling discussion we still haven't really answered your question 
Yes it is required. Without it the only thing that will have access to the internet is the STB. The router allows several things in the house to use the internet connection at the same time. |
So to summarise:
If I get playtv only I woudn't need a router, just 3 homeplugs, 1 for the modem and 1 each for the 2 playtv boxes.
if I were to buy a laptop then i would need the router as well.
If I were to decline playtv's kind offer and decided to get a laptop, I would only need a router presumably wireless.
So on to questions I need to ask playtv when they ring me in the morning (when they rise, in the morning when they rise, that's the time I love the best, as the song goes)
1 What Sky channels do I get (Sky sports 1, 2 and 3 and interactive (football first) and Sky movie channels a must)
2 Are they connected wirelessly
3 What is their channel lineup.
4 Cost of the boxes
5 Cost of installation.
6 Installation date and how long it takes.
7 Do they have a website (I know they do) where satisfied (or not) customers post their comments.
8 How many customers do they have.
9 other questions???