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moving from adsl to cable help needed

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random456
random456 Posts: 1,654 Forumite
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at present we have 2 computers, one is wired to the router (adsl, one's wired as i recently changed laptops and the old one didn't have built in wireless so i just kept the setup) which beams the signal to the downstairs desktop. On saturday we are getting it changed to cable. I thought we would just need a new cable router but now I've been told we will need a switch/hub thing? Both computers are wireless.
Fr. Stack: While you were out, I got the keys to your car. And drove it into a big wall. And if you don't like it, tough. I've had my fun, and that's all that matters.

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  • mmillie
    mmillie Posts: 81 Forumite
    Yes, you will need to buy a router to share the internet connection from a cable modem, because Virgin Media's cable modems only have 1 ethernet output, and no wireless output. Make sure you buy a router, not an ADSL router. An ADSL router will have a phone line as the input, whereas a router will have en ethernet connection as an input.

    Martin
  • random456
    random456 Posts: 1,654 Forumite
    so all i need is a cable router then, and both comps can connect wirelessly? thats what i thought but someone confused me with the hub/switch thing, lol
    Fr. Stack: While you were out, I got the keys to your car. And drove it into a big wall. And if you don't like it, tough. I've had my fun, and that's all that matters.
  • albertross_2
    albertross_2 Posts: 8,932 Forumite
    wireless cable/dsl router, they have a switch built-in
    Ever get the feeling you are wasting your time? :rolleyes:
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