Using Ethernet Cable When Virgin is Installed

SallyUK

Hi Folks

Can someone please tell me is it possible/can I use an Ethernet cable when I have Virgin in the house?

The reason why Im asking is because I want to do a job where I need to use a headset and a corded telephone in order to connect to the database of the company I want to work for, and they say an Ethernet cable is essential.

Many thanks

Sal
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Peter999_2

Hi,

Have you got a Virgin Super Hub?, if so then yes, this will have several ethernet ports on the back that you can plug a cable into. You may need a long cable if the Home Hub is far away from where you want to put the phone.

There is a picture here : http://www.ispreview.co.uk/story/2011/02/22/virgin-media-uk-admits-to-broadband-speed-problems-with-new-superhub-routers.html
the yellow ports you can see in the picture are the ethernet ports.

You can buy a cable from here :

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cat5e-RJ45-Ethernet-Network-Cable/dp/B000IAHNVG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1369333598&sr=8-1&keywords=5m+ethernet

Hope this helps.

Pete

SallyUK

Hi Pete

Thanks for the reply, - I don't think it is a Superhub that we have unfortunately. I"ll ask OH tomorrow to see what one we have lol.

Sal
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marlot

I just have 'normal' virgin and the only way to connect is via ethernet.

I added my own wireless using a router.

Enterprise_1701C

We have the same setup, ethernet cable from modem to router, ethernet cables and wireless from router.

DCFC79

I wonder if the OP has a router like previous 2 posters.

The superhub is the black thing almost a square shape with curved edges.

If you do have a router then yes you could what yu want OP

SallyUK

Yes I have a black box with slightly rounded edges, but not sure if it's the Superhub that Pete mentioned above?

Sal
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DCFC79 wrote: »

I wonder if the OP has a router like previous 2 posters.

The superhub is the black thing almost a square shape with curved edges.

If you do have a router then yes you could what yu want OP

DCFC79

SallyUK wrote: »

Yes I have a black box with slightly rounded edges, but not sure if it's the Superhub that Pete mentioned above?

Sal
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Does it look whats in these images.