Have I ordered the wrong router

burtons

I want to change my now tv router so I ordered the TP-Link Archer C7 AC1750 from argos which I'm going to pick up tomorrow but I'm thinking I've ordered the wrong one and I should of ordered the TP-Link N300 VDSL/ADSL Modem Router. It looks like the TP-Link Archer C7 AC1750 uses an Ethernet cable for the internet port.

jbainbridge

Yes. The specs say the WAN port is an Ethernet port. If you're on ADSL you'll need the N300.

molerat

If you need one that plugs straight into the telephone line then yes you have ordered the wrong one, the one ordered plugs into a cable modem.

Linton

Your analysis is correct. You have ordered the wrong router, you need a modem router. I think you could plug your Now router into the Archer using the latter as a more powerful wifi hub if that is whatr you want.

burtons

Linton wrote: »

Your analysis is correct. You have ordered the wrong router, you need a modem router. I think you could plug your Now router into the Archer using the latter as a more powerful wifi hub if that is whatr you want.

I want a router where you can block internet use as you cannot do this with the now tv router. I don't know if changing the router will work as now tv won't tell you the settings.

JJ_Egan

Router to block internet use ??

unforeseen

JJ_Egan wrote: »

Router to block internet use ??

Very handy with kids in the house to be able to make the Internet available on a timed basis.

burtons

JJ_Egan wrote: »

Router to block internet use ??

With the now tv router you cannot block anything including unauthorized internet access.

Geodark

Can the NowTV router be changed into modem only mode?

Geodark

More to the point, can you use your own router in place of the NowTV one?

grumpycrab

burtons wrote: »

I want to change my now tv router

I assume you're aware that NOWTV don't allow you to do this? 3.8 from T&Cs...

3.8 You must not use a modem or any other equipment that we have not supplied to you in
order to access NOW Broadband.

https://web.static.nowtv.com/images/NOWTV_2017/05_Combo/Contracts/NOW%20Broadband%20Contract%20March%202018.pdf