Newbie network install query

[rayd]

I'm new to cable broadband but am having the 4Mb service installed on Friday ... I hope.

At the moment I have a very slow ADSL service, which is why I'm changing. I have an adsl router feeding two wired and a wireless computer, plus a VoIP adaptor.

When I get the cable broadband installed on Friday, will the installer connect it to a cable router (which I can provide), or will I have to do that myself after he's just connected it to one computer?

Is it just a matter of plugging the cable modem wire into the WAN input on the router, or are there any settings I need to make?

I've looked on the Virginmedia website, but can't find any useful information. I'va also tried a search her, but can't find anything specific.

Any information or useful links would be appreciated.

Ray D

[Tali]

AFAIK the engineers don't connect to your PC anymore (others may correct me)

As far as connecting to your cable router, that's all I did and everything seemed to work ok.

[Richy99]

you will need a cable router not an adsl router as they are different technologies

the engineer will just fit the cable modem and then leave you to sort out the networking aspect, all you need do tho is plug the ethernet cable fromthe cable modem into the router (you will need to purchase a new router if isnt cable compatable) wan port, it is best to do this with both router and cable modem turnned off then turn on the router and cable modem

you may need to run the setup disk with the router to start with

[rayd]

Originally Posted by Richy99

you will need a cable router not an adsl router as they are different technologies

the engineer will just fit the cable modem and then leave you to sort out the networking aspect, all you need do tho is plug the ethernet cable fromthe cable modem into the router (you will need to purchase a new router if isnt cable compatable) wan port, it is best to do this with both router and cable modem turnned off then turn on the router and cable modem

you may need to run the setup disk with the router to start with

Thanks for the replies.

I've got a Belkin F5D7230-4 router here which should work. At the moment I use it as a switch on the network so I can use the WAN input for the cable. I've also got a USR 8054 somewhere which I've never used.

Really it's a question of knowing what configuration it will need. The Belkin can be set to DHCP on the WAN, but does it need anything else entered into the config?

I know what I'm doing with adsl, but cable broadband is a whole new ballgame to me - hence the basic questions.

Although I signed up last week and the install date was booked for Friday, I've not had anything sent to me yet - presumably because of the postal strike. Will the installer bring all my config details etc?

Cheers,

Ray D

[BlackSabbath]

Ask The Engineer For The Netgear Wireless Cable Router That Is A Part Of Your Package And It Comes Down To 4 Meg Customers For Free !!!!

[rayd]

Originally Posted by BlackSabbath

Ask The Engineer For The Netgear Wireless Cable Router That Is A Part Of Your Package And It Comes Down To 4 Meg Customers For Free !!!!

Can you point me to where it says that so that I can show him please?

Cheers,

Ray D

[Graham M]

Originally Posted by BlackSabbath

Ask The Engineer For The Netgear Wireless Cable Router That Is A Part Of Your Package And It Comes Down To 4 Meg Customers For Free !!!!

Umm since when!?

[BlackSabbath]

From 8th October , VM is launching the Wireless Home Network as a part of their existing broadband service . Here's the link :

http://allyours.virginmedia.com/html.../noncable.html

[dragon]

Originally Posted by BlackSabbath

From 8th October , VM is launching the Wireless Home Network as a part of their existing broadband service . Here's the link :

http://allyours.virginmedia.com/html.../noncable.html

That's their ADSL service not their Cable

[BlackSabbath]

m really sorry ... But WIRELESS IS ON THE WAY .... VM is tying up with Netgear to offer Wireless broadband service ... hey guys , i shall come up with some links ...

gimem some time

[dragon]

Originally Posted by BlackSabbath

m really sorry ... But WIRELESS IS ON THE WAY .... VM is tying up with Netgear to offer Wireless broadband service ... hey guys , i shall come up with some links ...

gimem some time

I think i heard a rumor about this sometime ago isn't it basically a netgear cable router that's separate to the CM ?

Still Netgear routers are usually pretty resonable bits of Kit would of course be nice if there was an option of a single box that did the CM and Router functions but still its nice to see VM realising that many people now want to connect their Laptop wirelessly.etc and offering a solution.

vm are trialing a router but no information as too when it will be released cant be far anyways but I hate wireless as mine never seems to work lol I am happy with my wired setup well once my hub turns up

[BlackSabbath]

OK .. i was able to dig up some data ....

The router they are providing to customers is Netgear WGR614v6 Wireless Router.

If the customer doesn’t already have a wireless adapter or wireless enabled laptop, they can provide an adapter too. These are either Netgear WG111 for desktops or WG511 for laptops.Customer will be able to purchase the stuff from Sales or through Customer Relations.

if i get more data , i shall forward them too ....

---------- Post added at 19:31 ---------- Previous post was at 19:26 ----------

here's more : This Router would normally cost £40 . If you are on 4Mb or 20 Mb its free for you ... 2 Mb customers would be the scapegoates !!! [] . THe wireless cards would would however cost £30 to all . And guys , VM has allready started to deploy these routers as a trial offer and very soon it could be availed by all .

Guys , lets invite all those "LUCKY VM CUSTOMERS" who have got the router ... ne 1 here ????