Very confused about wireless

Chippy_Minton

What type of Virgin broadband is it: cable or BT phone line?

What's the make and model of modem that was supplied? If it connects via USB you won't be able to connect it to a router, because these normally use Ethernet connections.

john_kent

you need a cable wireless router. This plugs into the modem with a ethernet lead.

Ypu then need a wireless receiver easier in usb format. Plug this into Pc then run the disc that comes with it. once this is done , run the disc that came with the wireless router,

You must however unplug the modem from the ekectric then plug it back in to reset its pairing to the wireless router

http://www.dabs.com/productview.aspx?Quicklinx=3YRS&SearchType=1&SearchTerms=cable+wireless&PageMode=3&SearchKey=All&SearchMode=All&NavigationKey=50468

and

http://www.dabs.com/productview.aspx?Quicklinx=3ZGR&SearchType=1&CategorySelectedId=11030&SearchTerms=cable+wireless&PageMode=3&SearchKey=All&SearchMode=All&NavigationKey=50468,11030

rainbow86_2

Now I'm thinking he was trying to get the job as quick as possible!
The cable is ntl:250 model E08C007
The router is D-Link Wireless Kit
this one- http://www.dixons.co.uk/martprd/store/dix_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1588565702.1172874396@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccddaddkfkflmejcflgceggdhhmdfho.0&page=Product&fm=3&sm=7&tm=5&sku=992540&category_oid=-31733
Thanks!

julesgr

an alternative to a wireless router would be a pair of homeplugs, workreally well as we found out when we needed internet access on the ground floor and modemis in the attic! Wireless routers just couln't cope!

https://www.homeplugs.co.uk
I bought the solwise 14mbps easy to install and use.

advantage of no security worries from a wireless network as well if you aren't sure about them. and you can move them from room to room if you decide to move your pc.

albertross_2

Install the router and adapter on the PC, then move the router into the room with the cable modem and attach it, and bobsyeruncle.

Tallymanjohn

See - easy! ?

Tallymanjohn

Start by setting up the USB adapter on our pc. Should be a case of inserting the CD & following the prompts, only attaching the adapter when you're told to.

Next, run the cable from the modem to the 'wan' socket on the router. Switch on the modem, if it isn't already on, wait for the lights to settle, then turn on the router.

Back at the PC, see if you get a notification that a wireless network is available - hopefully named 'D-Link' or similar. Choose to 'view wireless networks', choose the D-Link option & click on 'connect'. This should get you connected to the internet, but without any security!

If you get this far, you now need to get the instructions out & access the router's settings - open your internet browser &, in the address bar type '192,168,0,1' (without the 's). When asked for a login type 'admin' for the username & leave the password blank. This is where you need to set up your security so post back if you get this far.

Chippy_Minton

rainbow86 wrote:

The cable is ntl:250 model E08C007
The router is D-Link Wireless Kit
this one- http://www.dixons.co.uk/martprd/store/dix_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1588565702.1172874396@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccddaddkfkflmejcflgceggdhhmdfho.0&page=Product&fm=3&sm=7&tm=5&sku=992540&category_oid=-31733
Thanks!

Initial setup is easier with PC connected to router with Ethernet cable. Also connect modem to WAN socket of router using Ethernet cable. Then follow
[URL=http://www.dlink.co.uk/?go=gNTyP9CgrdFOIC4AStFCF834mptYLONZT9vhLPG3yV3oUYp+gKltbNlwaaBprHhsVHSqiTdB+osJBtfu1KXh
]How do I configure my router to work with a Cable modem connection?[/URL]

rainbow86_2

Thank you all so much especially Tallymanjohn and Chippy_Minton for providing the instructions!
I have now actually managed to run the internet through the router and adapter! And to think that last night I had packed up the kit to return to Dixons!

Thanks everyone for their time and simple instructions that even I could install wireless!!

albertross_2

did you encrypt it?