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noswad
05-07-2007, 13:37
Hi guys,

I'm on the verge of singing upto Virgin Media.

I just want to know...is the modem that comes with the package wireless or cable only?

Cheers,

Dave.
Richy99
05-07-2007, 13:39
you will be givena modem only, its an ambit 255 with ethernet connection

if you want wireless then you wil lneed to buy a wireless cable router
Paul K
05-07-2007, 13:39
Wired, you can connect it to a wireless router easily though.
noswad
05-07-2007, 13:56
Nice one cheers guys.

Got a trendnet wireless modem although it aint a wireless cable one (if theres a difference?) so ill give that a try.

How many ethernet slots does the ambit 255 have? Cant find much info about it on Google.

Thanks.
dev
05-07-2007, 13:59
Nice one cheers guys.

Got a trendnet wireless modem although it aint a wireless cable one (if theres a difference?) so ill give that a try.

How many ethernet slots does the ambit 255 have? Cant find much info about it on Google.

Thanks.

just the 1, and you can't use your own modem
MovedGoalPosts
05-07-2007, 14:35
An ADSL based modem / router will not work with cable. You need a router that has a RJ45 (ethernet) WAN side port.

The cable modem will support only the one connected device (computer or router). If you need more than one device connected, or need wireless, you must attach a suitable cable compatible wireless router using ethernet between modem and router. In the first instance though get the connection set up and vberified, wired (ethernet) between a single computer and modem, then expand your network.
Alto
05-07-2007, 14:41
Most of the wireless routers will also have a few ethernet ports for direct connection.
noswad
05-07-2007, 14:46
OK guys thanks v much for your help. Shouldn't have a problem setting this up....

:)

P.s. - if anyone could reccomend a cheap cable compatible wireless router please dont hesitate...
Alto
05-07-2007, 15:02
This Linksys (http://www.ebuyer.com:80/UK/product/63763) one seems to do the job without probs. (I used to have a belkin, but that seemed to need re-booting all the time).

Will quite happilly cope with a 20Mb connection at full throttle, when VM can provide that, of course ;)
rossco555
05-07-2007, 15:06
Save some cash and go Buffalo......
http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?rb=0&action=c2hvd19wcm9kdWN0X3Jldmlld3M=&product_uid=97221

---------- Post added at 15:06 ---------- Previous post was at 15:05 ----------

Sorry...Just noticed out of stock...probably worth waiting 4 if u can
Alto
05-07-2007, 15:09
Oh yeah - whichever wireless router you get, make sure you get one of these for it, too (https://www.grc.com/passwords.htm) - just to be on the safe side..