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Wireless modem help.

matphil
matphil Posts: 945 Forumite
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Hi.
I have been given a Thomson Speedtouch 716v5 WL wireless modem.
The modem was used for cable but I do not have cable.
What I would like to know, please, is can I use this modem with my talktalk broadband. If I can what do I need to do.
I do not have any of the original discs that came with it.

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  • albertross_2
    albertross_2 Posts: 8,932 Forumite
    You need an adsl wireless router
    Ever get the feeling you are wasting your time? :rolleyes:
  • matphil
    matphil Posts: 945 Forumite
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    I was afraid of that.
    Thank you both for your help.
    Anyone know of a really cheap good adsl wireless router.
  • JustPassingBy
    JustPassingBy Posts: 710 Forumite
    matphil wrote: »
    I was afraid of that.
    Thank you both for your help.
    Anyone know of a really cheap good adsl wireless router.

    The Buffalo WHR-HP-G54 is good. Its can be had from http://www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk There are cheaper ones and reviews to help you choose. Brian.
  • espresso
    espresso Posts: 16,448 Forumite
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    How do you connect to TalkTalk? If your modem has an Ethernet port, you could connect it to your free gift.
    :doh: Blue text on this forum usually signifies hyperlinks, so click on them!..:wall:
  • matphil
    matphil Posts: 945 Forumite
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    The modem is wired and I connect it by usb.
    I think the modem has an ethernet port.
    It is a sagem f@st 800 E3.
  • matphil
    matphil Posts: 945 Forumite
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    espresso wrote: »
    How do you connect to TalkTalk? If your modem has an Ethernet port, you could connect it to your free gift.
    Please could you explain how I could connect the two.
    I am hoping to be able to connect a pc which is not wireless enabled and a laptop which is wireless enabled.
    Thanks.
  • espresso
    espresso Posts: 16,448 Forumite
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    matphil wrote: »
    Please could you explain how I could connect the two.
    I am hoping to be able to connect a pc which is not wireless enabled and a laptop which is wireless enabled.
    Thanks.

    If your modem has an Ethernet port (unlike you, I don't think that it does) you simply connect them together using an Ethernet cable.
    :doh: Blue text on this forum usually signifies hyperlinks, so click on them!..:wall:
  • matphil
    matphil Posts: 945 Forumite
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    Looking at the modem it has two wires one is a phone line the other is a usb so I think that you are right and it doesn't have an ethernet port.
    Would I be able to run a wire from the laptop that I am using now to my old pc so that I can use both at the same time.
    Thanks.
  • espresso
    espresso Posts: 16,448 Forumite
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    matphil wrote: »
    Would I be able to run a wire from the laptop that I am using now to my old pc so that I can use both at the same time.
    Thanks.

    Yes it's possible to set up ICS, OS dependant details here.
    :doh: Blue text on this forum usually signifies hyperlinks, so click on them!..:wall:
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