which router?

frisbee

I am thinking of buying this . http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/product/seo/804069 , as a second computer, can anybody recommend a router to go with it, I do not need anything with a huge range as both systems will be used in the same room.I am with Virgin Broadband. Any help will be appreciated.
thanks.

C_Ronaldo

When you say virgin broadband do you mean adsl or cable as they provide both,

espresso

frisbee wrote: »

I am thinking of buying this . http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/product/seo/804069 , as a second computer, can anybody recommend a router to go with it, I do not need anything with a huge range as both systems will be used in the same room.I am with Virgin Broadband. Any help will be appreciated.
thanks.

You don't buy a router to go with a PC, it needs to be compatible with your ISP.

Virgin broadband is supplied via cable and ADSL.

:rolleyes:

frisbee

How would i connect to the internet without a router?

C_Ronaldo

frisbee wrote: »

How would i connect to the internet without a router?

most people buy a wireless router and connect the 2 pcs to that

BexTech

frisbee wrote: »

How would i connect to the internet without a router?

With a modem - but only one computer at a time.

We need to know whether you get your broadband from Virgin Media via their cable network or via ADSL over a BT line. Then we can advise as cable routers are different to ADSL Modem / Routers.

epz_2

virgin used to give away free wifi routers if you moaned at them, usually they tell you just to buy one and they will credit your bill

BexTech

epz wrote: »

virgin used to give away free wifi routers if you moaned at them, usually they tell you just to buy one and they will credit your bill

They haven't refunded the bill for quite a while. Not when they have their own online shop to sell you one.

If you are on cable broadband, they are giving away free routers, but you need to upgrade from M to L or L to XL and stay on that package for 12 months, If on XL then you can get one for £7.50. However it remains VM property.

See: http://allyours.virginmedia.com/html/internet/wireless_howmuch.html

You can buy the same router elsewhere for £30 and other makes and models from £20. From the likes of PCWorld (spit), eBuyer, Dabs, Broadbandbuyer, Broadbandstuff, eBay, http://accessories.virginmedia.com/webstore/search.aspx?CatId=1&GroupRelationSelected=34 etc.

However without knowing if you are cable or ADSL we can't recommend any as a cable router won't work on ADSL and an ADSL router won't work on cable

espresso

The OP still does not seem to understand that the router must be compatible with the ISP and the technology used to provide broadband, not the PC that is to be used.

totalsolutions

What about a switched hub then?

frisbee

hi thanks for all your replies, my virgin media connection is through cable, what I want is to be able to use both computers in the same room for the internet. thanks again.