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Daydreamer
22-09-2010, 09:44
Would I need to get a new installation disk from VM if I get a new PC running windows 7. Also could I still use my current modem. Cheers for the help
Kymmy
22-09-2010, 09:45
If it's a modem connected via ethernet then you don't need one, if USB then look at swapping it over for ether net as USB will restict your top speed to about 8Mb

For ethernet just connect up the cable, reboot the modem and make sure that your NIC is set to obtain an address automatically
Peter_
22-09-2010, 10:45
Would I need to get a new installation disk from VM if I get a new PC running windows 7. Also could I still use my current modem. Cheers for the help
Just follow the instructions above from Kymmy as we no longer supply the set up disk and I doubt that it would work with W7 as it struggled with Vista at times.
Daydreamer
22-09-2010, 14:50
so I take it the modem which I have been using since getting broadband (5 ish years) will still be ok then
Kymmy
22-09-2010, 14:53
Which model is it?? and which BB package are you on??
Daydreamer
22-09-2010, 15:21
I'm on BB Large, not sure of the model . It a transparent blue modem about 4 inch square. Sticker on bottom has ntl 250 on
Peter_
22-09-2010, 15:22
I'm on BB Large, not sure of the model . It a transparent blue modem about 4 inch square. Sticker on bottom has ntl 250 on
You are on 10Mb and that modem is fine for that speed.
adzii_nufc
23-09-2010, 14:05
250's are capable of 20mbps :) so even an upgrade wouldnt prompt a modem switch.
Peter_
23-09-2010, 14:05
250's are capable of 20mbps :) so even an upgrade wouldnt prompt a modem switch.
It would because he would get the hub.;)
adzii_nufc
23-09-2010, 14:09
It would because he would get the hub.;)

You lot never sent me a fancy hub when I switched to 20mbps! lol
Peter_
23-09-2010, 14:23
You lot never sent me a fancy hub when I switched to 20mbps! lol
Well you now have 50Mb anyway.:D
progers
25-09-2010, 16:18
Would I need to get a new installation disk from VM if I get a new PC running windows 7. Also could I still use my current modem. Cheers for the help

Daydreamer, all you need to do when you get the new PC is to power down the cable modem, move the ethernet from old PC to new, power up the cable modem until the sync and ready lights are on steady then power up the PC.
vanman
25-09-2010, 17:30
Well you now have 50Mb anyway.:D
can go for the new super hub next year ;)
http://community.virginmedia.com/t5/Up-to-50Mb-broadband/Super-Hub/m-p/136137
Peter_
25-09-2010, 20:02
can go for the new super hub next year ;)
http://community.virginmedia.com/t5/Up-to-50Mb-broadband/Super-Hub/m-p/136137
The new hub will arrive with 100Mb.;)
adzii_nufc
26-09-2010, 17:12
Cant I keep my 50mb Modem... Its the best Modem I've had :(

(Possibly because the only others Ive had are the NTL:250 and Sky's Sagem router)

But still! I like it
Peter_
26-09-2010, 17:34
Cant I keep my 50mb Modem... Its the best Modem I've had :(

(Possibly because the only others Ive had are the NTL:250 and Sky's Sagem router)

But still! I like it
The present modem I think is ok for 100Mb but we will know once they start the rollout.