Cable Forum - View Single Post - Cable Modems:Do they have to connect to a PC Directly?

GWAR · 03-01-2006, 18:24

Hi All.

Can anybody help me with this one?

I'm currently thinking of getting NTL Broadband but heres my issue: The cable enters my flat at the front of the house. But my computer is at the back of my house and I dont wait to trail cable through to the back. I've had Telewest broadband in the past and the cable modem plugged straight into my PC.

My Question is if I get a NTL Cable installed modem, can I plug my Belkin wireless access point into the cable modem and send wirless to my PC in the backroom, or do cables modems needs to be plugged directly into a PC?

I wish to just add the access point to the cable modem without any wired connection to my computer which is in a different room. i know this set-up can be done using bt based services using a modem/router, but it it possible for NTL.

Any advice will be great, as its currently the only stopper.

Many Thanks

03-01-2006, 18:24	#1
GWAR Inactive Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2	Cable Modems:Do they have to connect to a PC Directly? Hi All. Can anybody help me with this one? I'm currently thinking of getting NTL Broadband but heres my issue: The cable enters my flat at the front of the house. But my computer is at the back of my house and I dont wait to trail cable through to the back. I've had Telewest broadband in the past and the cable modem plugged straight into my PC. My Question is if I get a NTL Cable installed modem, can I plug my Belkin wireless access point into the cable modem and send wirless to my PC in the backroom, or do cables modems needs to be plugged directly into a PC? I wish to just add the access point to the cable modem without any wired connection to my computer which is in a different room. i know this set-up can be done using bt based services using a modem/router, but it it possible for NTL. Any advice will be great, as its currently the only stopper. Many Thanks