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WiFi router for virgin media line

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I have an iphone and have just bought the wife a new ipod touch for her birthday. We'd like to use wifi obviously. Currently we have a cable modem to the pc but would like a cheap, idiot proof, secure wireless router enabling us to enjoy our wifi on the ipods. Can anyone ponit us in the right direction please.
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you buy a wifi router, plug your VM cable into it, then computer can connect to the Router via cable, follow the router instructions to set up the router with a network name and password. Then the ipod and iphone , go to settings and find the network name, add the password and your ready to go.
Might be able to get a free one from VM if you ask niclySurvey earnings total 2009 £417, 2010 £875, 2011 £5740 -
you buy a wifi router, plug your VM cable into it, then computer can connect to the Router via cable, follow the router instructions to set up the router with a network name and password. Then the ipod and iphone , go to settings and find the network name, add the password and your ready to go.
Might be able to get a free one from VM if you ask nicly
Thanks for the reply. I tried with Virgin media but they no longer give away free routers, only wireless modems which are £60 plus delivery!! I told the surly, unhelpful lass i'd leave it thanks... :rotfl: I get all the gist about setting it up but wondered if i needed a specific router or will any cheap and cheerful one do the job?0 -
I use a belkin router
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Belkin-High-Speed-Wireless-Router/dp/B0006374LE/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1286782323&sr=8-13
This one infact, yeah i know its a g rating and the best is N but I never have a problem with it and is fast enough for me. In fact I think VM lines are not fast enough to even need an N router yet.Survey earnings total 2009 £417, 2010 £875, 2011 £5740 -
I use a belkin router
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Belkin-High-Speed-Wireless-Router/dp/B0006374LE/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1286782323&sr=8-13
This one infact, yeah i know its a g rating and the best is N but I never have a problem with it and is fast enough for me. In fact I think VM lines are not fast enough to even need an N router yet.0 -
I use a belkin router
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Belkin-High-Speed-Wireless-Router/dp/B0006374LE/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1286782323&sr=8-13
This one infact, yeah i know its a g rating and the best is N but I never have a problem with it and is fast enough for me. In fact I think VM lines are not fast enough to even need an N router yet.
N relates to the wifi speed
not the line speed
N allows you to use wifi at greater distances with a stronger signal
to the OP
all you need is a cable router
eg one without a built in modem for ADSL users
i use an edimax N router on mine
this has the added benefit of gigabit lan for streaming ot my PS3
only usefuil to you if your PC already has gigabit or you will upgrade0 -
N relates to the wifi speed
not the line speed
N allows you to use wifi at greater distances with a stronger signal
to the OP
all you need is a cable router
eg one without a built in modem for ADSL users
i use an edimax N router on mine
this has the added benefit of gigabit lan for streaming ot my PS3
only usefuil to you if your PC already has gigabit or you will upgrade
If i just need a cable router does that mean i would do away with the modem i already have? thanks0 -
If i just need a cable router does that mean i would do away with the modem i already have? thanks
sorry,no you keep the modem
so you have
__________'net' cable going to router_____LAN cables going to PCs
VM modem>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>router>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
and Wifi for any wifi devices
whereas ADSL users use a modem built into the router
this is what i use
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Edimax-BR-6574N-Gigabit-Broadband-Router/dp/B001AIRPOA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1286783955&sr=8-1
however if you have no gigabit or N enabled units then it maybe a bit of overkill
I have PC's and a 360 on N0 -
How about either of these? -both £20, wireless N access points (tho single band only, not dual band 5Ghz). one is faster with lots of bells and whistles, the other slightly simpler but comes with a free USB dongle.
In both cases you plug your ethernet cable into an ethernet socket output from your existing cable modem...... (if you have a USB modem right now you might need to rethink -I'd suggest asking virgin for an up to date wired ethernet/non-USB modem for free and going from there, tell them yours broke or something)
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/201376
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/2218260 -
Firstly avoid Belkin for routers they have a terrible reputation, other product are generally OK though.
Get this Netgear, it 's been around a while but it just does the job, I have one myself and VM used to give them away for free (FYI I bought mine myself):
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/48546
Or if you want N get this:
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/1669340 -
(if you have a USB modem right now you might need to rethink -I'd suggest asking virgin for an up to date wired ethernet/non-USB modem for free and going from there, tell them yours broke or something)
VM never did just USB modems for cable, they did dual port USB and Ethernet until a few years ago when the USB was dropped so they are now Ethernet only.0
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