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smallclone
08-03-2010, 12:45
Hi,

I have my internet upstairs. The cable comes through the top of the house.

The tv services have a cable comign through the bottom of the house.

If I wanted to get online with a laptop in the same room as the tv services, I assume I would need a splitter to split the tv cable into 2, then get an additional cable modem, power supply and ethernet cable?

Do I have to purchase these myself? Or will Virgin install and provide them?

Many Thanks

Chris
08-03-2010, 12:47
You can only have one modem on one domestic account. If you want to attach more than one computer to the service, you attach a router to your existing modem, and then connect all your computers to the router - wirelessly if at all possible.

smallclone
08-03-2010, 12:49
You can only have one modem on one domestic account. If you want to attach more than one computer to the service, you attach a router to your existing modem, and then connect all your computers to the router - wirelessly if at all possible.

Ok thanks Chris.

Will the router / install be provided by VM?

Chris
08-03-2010, 12:51
You can get one from them, but it's reputedly not very good. You can get your own from PC World or similar for about £40.

... either way, they won't install it for you, but they don't need to, it's quite straightforward.

smallclone
08-03-2010, 13:04
Thanks again. I assume there are no compatibility issues with any wireless routers? Most on the market work with VM?

MovedGoalPosts
08-03-2010, 13:05
You want a standalone DSL router, not one with any inbuilt ADSL modem which work only with BT type connections.

Chris
08-03-2010, 13:09
Rob, I think you mean 'standalone router' without DSL ... usually sold by PC World as a 'cable router'.

Graham M
08-03-2010, 13:20
They're normally marketed as DSL Routers which is where the confusion often lies

smallclone
08-03-2010, 14:07
Any chance you could give me a few links to the type of kit I need?

much thanks

Stephen
08-03-2010, 14:17
This link is for all the Cable routers that PC world sell

Click Here (http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/cable-wireless-routers/727_7087_70094_xx_xx/xx-criteria.html?sPageInfo=1_30&sSortInfo=price-asc)

pip08456
08-03-2010, 14:22
Any chance you could give me a few links to the type of kit I need?

much thanks

This will give you an idea but you may wish to google for better deals

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/items/__cable+router_W0QQ_dmdZ2?rvr_id=&crlp=1472909681_228459_228460&UA=WXF%3F&GUID=f5316ea21260a0aad3263886ff0caf38&agid=709300961&MT_ID=11&keyword=cable+router&ff4=228459_228460

smallclone
08-03-2010, 14:36
Great. cheers guys.

jb66
08-03-2010, 15:01
I disagree I think the d-link router that they supply is impressive! I'd recommend against buying another one at PC World as the OP may need support setting it up from VM, also if it fails VM will replace it, PC world will only have a 1 year guarantee. Oh and it'll be free!

Matt-08
08-03-2010, 19:56
I disagree I think the d-link router that they supply is impressive! I'd recommend against buying another one at PC World as the OP may need support setting it up from VM, also if it fails VM will replace it, PC world will only have a 1 year guarantee. Oh and it'll be free!

And I'm told VM offer a 2 year guarantee.

I'd always go with Netgear or Linksys, the WNR2000 by Netgear supplied by VM worked great for me, but it refused to work well with my iPod Touch playing YouTube.

I now have a Linksys WRT160N and that carries a 2 year guarantee. I'd recommend anyone wanting a trouble free connection to avoid Belkin at all costs. PC World like to push these but I would advise against.

Zhadnost
08-03-2010, 20:37
I've gone off linksys kit, having nearly everything I've bought from them having stopped working in one way or another within 6 months. Including 3 rackmount switches, a PoE injector/splitter kit, a Deskop Gigabit switch (the replacement one they sent also didn't work, could have bought a replacement one for the cost of shipping to holland twice), an Access point that worked for less than a week before it stopped being PoE capable, and I'm pretty sure there must be something else, but I can't think of it atm.

The old WAP54G / WRT54G / WRT54GS / WRT54GL 's I had all worked flawlessly, it's just eveything I've bought that's newer.

jb66
08-03-2010, 20:56
Anyway theVM router in question is the d-link dir-615 which has above average reviews

http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/B000Y9PAXY/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1

smallclone
26-05-2010, 16:21
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, 16:33
yes

smallclone
26-05-2010, 17:05
thanks

smallclone
27-05-2010, 10:53
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, 10:55
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, 09:05
the N router VM supply is top draw

smallclone
28-05-2010, 10:03
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, 11:55
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 £50 but you get full support for 2 years.

smallclone
03-06-2010, 16:30
would this one work with virgin media guys?

Buffalo Wireless-N300

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

cheers

pip08456
03-06-2010, 17:45
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, 18:03
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)

MovedGoalPosts
03-06-2010, 18:32
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, 18:58
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