ntl broadband more than 1 pc?

felix65

i have ntl broadband , stand alone box...
is it possible to split the cable to run 2 modems off it at the same time?

money_penny_4

felix65 wrote:

i have ntl broadband , stand alone box...
is it possible to split the cable to run 2 modems off it at the same time?

No Sorry as the Modem is assigned a unique IP address by NTL Server. The easiest option is to buy a router or use Internet Sharing via a PC.

wolfman

Sounds like you need a router.

Your setup would be something along the lines of:

Internet > Modem > Router > Computers

A router basically does as it's named, routes data to eahc pc connected to it. A kind of junction box so to speak.

You will need to check a few things before considering a router though. Your current modem, how does it connect to your pc, via usb or ethernet?

If it is ethernet, then you've got the right setup for a router to be implemented. For connecting your pc's up to a router you can do so via network cable, or wirelessly (you may need to buy wireless network cards).

espresso

No, the modem is in the NTL box. You need to connect a router or a wireless access point to the NTL box to share the connection.

felix65

would this do the job?
is it any good??
also if im on 10mb with ntl will it slow the other pc connected to it?

Linksys Ethernet Cable / DSL Router BEFSR41

T4i

If you want 10mb then dont use the NTL tv cable modem. This is only good for 1-2mb.

You can run 10 modems from a cable line.....

T4i

That router you have mentioned will be fine if it has a modem to be plugged into.

felix65

So Whats Best For 10mb Then

espresso

Surley if you are subscribing to a 10Mb service from NTL, they would have to supply a suitable modem?

felix65

whats is best modem for 10mb then ......whats the diffence

T4i

Do you have a modem already? Any modem will do, just dont use the one built into your TV Cable box (if you have one)