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ceedee · 04-04-2008, 08:23

Yes, you'll need a router.
There are hundreds of models available but make sure you get one that's for cable (ethernet) rather than ADSL (RJ11) such as those listed here on BroadbandStuff.
For £40 even VM will supply (and more importantly, offer support for) a decent Netgear wireless router.

In my experience of using a similar setup, QOS isn't necessary but should help improve the quality of calls while you are downloading on your pc.

There are combined cable modem/routers but they are not supplied or supported by VM.

Oh and don't worry about asking what seems like 'dummy' questions: we all have to start learning from somewhere! And every 'expert' here, was a n00b at some point.

hth

04-04-2008, 08:23	#3
ceedee cf.geek Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bath Services: 4Mb VM Broadband Posts: 735	Re: Modem/router for use on VM cable? Yes, you'll need a router. There are hundreds of models available but make sure you get one that's for cable (ethernet) rather than ADSL (RJ11) such as those listed here on BroadbandStuff. For £40 even VM will supply (and more importantly, offer support for) a decent Netgear wireless router. In my experience of using a similar setup, QOS isn't necessary but should help improve the quality of calls while you are downloading on your pc. There are combined cable modem/routers but they are not supplied or supported by VM. Oh and don't worry about asking what seems like 'dummy' questions: we all have to start learning from somewhere! And every 'expert' here, was a n00b at some point. hth