wrxjay03

wrxjay03

As im on ntlworld, does it matter which wireless router i buy?

Diesel

Yes. You need one suitable for cable. Some can do both - that is ADSL broadband and Cable broadband. D

wrxjay03

Ok mate, so as long as it says it is suitable for cable, it will definately work?

sorry for all the questions lol

Diesel

No! There are no guarantees in life other than death and taxes Just make sure you find and print the BranstonWest settings before you go unplugging. Then clean underpants and deep breath LOL

D

BlkKnight

You can get ones based on a 100meg network card (although they claim to be 200meg).

RoadrunnerV2

The router you originally linked from Amazon.co.uk: Max Value 54 Mbps Cable Router, with Firewall & Filtering: Amazon.co.uk: is designed to work with your broadband and will give you wireless and wired access.

Alternatively, for the best wireless coverage. The whr-hp-g54 - Google Search is superior than the value amazon on both wireless range and performance.

Iain Young

You shouldn't need to change any of the VM/NTL settings. All you need to do is unplug the computer from the ethernet port on the back of the cable modem (or unplug the usb lead if you are using one of those), and plug the router into the ethernet socket instead using an ethernet cable. You then plug your compluter into the router with another ethernet cable, and have a wireless adapter for the 360.

Should take about 2-3 minutes to set up

As for routers, I'm currently using a Netgear ( NETGEAR WPN824 RangeMax Wireless Router ) which seems to work well. I've had a lot of trouble with d-link and linksys, so wouldn't recommend either of those makes...

wrxjay03

ok so if i was too buy this

Amazon.co.uk: Netgear WGR614UK Wireless 54G Cable/DSL Router: Amazon.co.uk:

along with this

http://www.play.com/Games/Xbox360/4-...searchsource=0

It would work with my ntlworld modem??

Iain Young

It should do, (assuming your ntlworld modem has an ethernet port on the back?)

wrxjay03

yeh there is a free port with ENET written across it

How many ethernet wires do i need then? i already have one which come with the xbox

Iain Young

One between the modem and the router, and one between the router and your pc (assuming that's wired?). So 2. The 360 will be wireless so no cable required

pimmo2000

iTrader: (6)

Make sure you reboot the modem too.

There are loads of people far more.. er... well loads of people

If you get stuck PM me, I work for VM so have set up millions of networks like this over the phone in my time.

Not to say I can do it better than anyone on here, but if you get stuck !

wrxjay03

just wondering... say if my neighbours had a wireless router, and i had the wireless adaptor, would i be able to use theirs or not?

Iain Young

If they haven't set up security on their connection then there is no technical reason why not. You might be shaky ground legally though...

PeteBrant

Depends - How would you feel about them connecting thier house phone to your phone line rather than use thier own line?

wrxjay03

well im not going to do that, i was just wondering whether it is possible or not.

wrxjay03

after reading this again i have just thought, where abouts does the cable go between the router and the comp ( where does the cable go into the computer)

wrxjay03

??????

wrxjay03

looking at this picture, i only need one ethernet cable, one between the modem and the router...

Xbox.com | Xbox Live and Wireless Networks

pimmo2000

iTrader: (6)

Ok

The modem needs to be cabled to the router. Thats the only cable you "need"

The pc and xbox can then be either wired or wireless. They in turn connect to the router by one of these methods.

+Doc+

I have a netgear router, Virgin connection and modem, and a Xbox official wireless sender.
Works like treat, and with a 4meg connection I can have PC/Lappy/Xbox connected with no drop in speed.
Also got my wii connected.
When you get a wireless router make sure you keep all your instructions and write your settings/ip/passwords down and keep them. Its surprising how many times you need this info.

wrxjay03

Do you have the official xbox wireless adaptor?

+Doc+

Yep.

wrxjay03

ok so...

XBOX 360 wireless adaptor in the xbox
Wireless router plugged into ntl modem
xbox live membership
Job done! right???

wrxjay03

ok so finally...

XBOX 360 wireless adaptor in the xbox
Wireless router plugged into ntl modem
xbox live membership
Job done! right???

wrxjay03

sorry for all the questions guys but i dont want to buy it and it doesnt work.
Anyway just seen another router, they both look the same, which one would you go for...

1. Amazon.co.uk: Netgear WGR614UK Wireless 54G Cable/DSL Router: Electronics & Photo

2.Currys - Shop for Wireless DSL Routers - Belkin F5D7230UK4 Wireless 54g Router

Iain Young

Personally I'd get the netgear (not had good experiences with Belkin routers although I think some people on here have had success with them).

MattW

wrxjay03

I have two spare that i used in a previous property on an ntl connection.

One is a Dlink DI624, the other is a Linksys WRT54gs, both are G routers.

Either one for a tenner plus postage.

+Doc+

Bargain I`d go for the latter.