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Originally Posted by charikaar
Can anyone please recommend a decent router.I've 3 computers and want to enable ICS on them using a single IP. These computers are placed in different rooms.
A friend told me router is what i need for my ntl 300k cable modem but i am not sure what extra components I'll need in addition to router i.e cables etc(straight or x-ver).
I think ebay would be a good place to grab a bargin if you recommend a decent brand.
Thank you for help in advance.
Charikaar
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If you get a router - then you will not need to use ICS, as the router sits between your CM/STB and your computers
Brand wise, I would recommend Linksys or Netgear - although if money is an object, Belkin are pretty reasonable and normally very cheap.
you will need to run a straight through Cat 5 cable from each PC to the router, and another from the router to the CM/STB.
each machine will need a network card (you can pick them up for about £10 each these days).
If money is no object - then maybe look at a wireless setup - that way you don't have cables running from room to room. (WiFi PCI cards can be got as cheaply as £20, and the router will be a little more expensive).
HTH