- NTL modem alternatives???
- Posted by Sil-Mon Li on October 2nd, 2003
Hi,
I just wanted to know if the Linksys Wireless Access Point Router with
4-Port (BEFW11S4) is a good alternative for the cable modem that NTL
give you.
Also could you tell me whether it is an easy thing to install? Will
there be settings that I will have to configure on the Wireless
Router? Could anyone post a step by step guide?
Just wondering whether this router is an "always on" internet
connection or will a computer have to be on permanently also?
Regards,
Sil
- Posted by Brian McIlwrath on October 2nd, 2003
Sil-Mon Li <silmonli@aol.com> wrote:
: I just wanted to know if the Linksys Wireless Access Point Router with
: 4-Port (BEFW11S4) is a good alternative for the cable modem that NTL
: give you.
You *HAVE* to use the cable modem that ntl: give you - there is no alternative.
Thi modem has both USB and Ethernet sockets so you can connect it to a router
(wireless or otherwise).
- Posted by Dan on October 2nd, 2003
"Brian McIlwrath" <bkm@bkmpc.bnsc.rl.ac.uk> wrote in message
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Oh, can you plug the CM directly into a router or hub then? I didnt know
that. Whats the best bit of kit to buy?
Dan
- Posted by David Hearn on October 3rd, 2003
"Dan" <dan.king@hotmail.net> wrote in message
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You can plug it directly into a suitable router - can't use a hub off the
modem though.
D
- Posted by JPG on October 3rd, 2003
On Thu, 2 Oct 2003 18:19:15 +0100, "Dan" <dan.king@hotmail.net> wrote:
ntl used to say you could connect to a hub - this now only applies to those who
use a console and a PC AFAIAA.
Otherwise use a router such as the £80 (in PC World) 4 port + WLAN Belkin
F5D6231. If you use the wireless you will need a suitable wireless PCI or USB
Ethernet adaptor .
JPG
