Help request NTL to BT

I have NTL cable broadband and whilst I have no problems with it, I want to
go wireless. After a couple of weeks perusing the net, BT seem to be the
best overall and I am considering option 2 or 3 (still not sure what the
benefits of 3 are), but before I take the plunge wonder if anyone has any
advice, please. I don't download music or videos. I would be very grateful
for any opinions.

TIA

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Mary S

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> I have NTL cable broadband and whilst I have no problems with it, I want to
> go wireless. After a couple of weeks perusing the net, BT seem to be the
> best overall and I am considering option 2 or 3 (still not sure what the
> benefits of 3 are), but before I take the plunge wonder if anyone has any
> advice, please. I don't download music or videos. I would be very grateful
> for any opinions.

Why complicate things by changing everything? Just get a cable
modem/wireless router.
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Regards
Jon

charybdis wrote:
> I have NTL cable broadband and whilst I have no problems with it, I want to
> go wireless. After a couple of weeks perusing the net, BT seem to be the
> best overall and I am considering option 2 or 3 (still not sure what the
> benefits of 3 are), but before I take the plunge wonder if anyone has any
> advice, please. I don't download music or videos. I would be very grateful
> for any opinions.
>
> TIA
>

No idea why you think you need to change ISP's just to go wireless.

All you need is to buy a wireless router and some simple configuration
and Bob's your uncle.

Whats your current setup ie just a usb/RJ45 modem or do you have an
existing router.

Also note technology is different for ADSL and Cable (ie will need a
different modem/router)

Regards

Alan

Jon wrote:
> (E-Mail Removed) declared for all the world to hear...
>> I have NTL cable broadband and whilst I have no problems with it, I
>> want to go wireless. After a couple of weeks perusing the net, BT
>> seem to be the best overall and I am considering option 2 or 3
>> (still not sure what the benefits of 3 are), but before I take the
>> plunge wonder if anyone has any advice, please. I don't download
>> music or videos. I would be very grateful for any opinions.
>
> Why complicate things by changing everything? Just get a cable
> modem/wireless router.

I'll look into that, didn't know that's all it took. (big blushes here LOL)
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Mary S

"Jon" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> (E-Mail Removed) declared for all the world to hear...
>> I have NTL cable broadband and whilst I have no problems with it, I want
>> to
>> go wireless. After a couple of weeks perusing the net, BT seem to be the
>> best overall and I am considering option 2 or 3 (still not sure what the
>> benefits of 3 are), but before I take the plunge wonder if anyone has any
>> advice, please. I don't download music or videos. I would be very
>> grateful
>> for any opinions.
>
> Why complicate things by changing everything? Just get a cable
> modem/wireless router.
> Regards
> Jon
>
Usually a bit cheaper than ADSL ones too, check out Maplins,
or PC world

I got a Linksys one from PC world for my NTL cable

Steve Terry

Alan wrote:
> charybdis wrote:
>> I have NTL cable broadband and whilst I have no problems with it, I
>> want to go wireless. After a couple of weeks perusing the net, BT
>> seem to be the best overall and I am considering option 2 or 3
>> (still not sure what the benefits of 3 are), but before I take the
>> plunge wonder if anyone has any advice, please. I don't download
>> music or videos. I would be very grateful for any opinions.
>>
>> TIA
>>
>
> No idea why you think you need to change ISP's just to go wireless.
>
> All you need is to buy a wireless router and some simple configuration
> and Bob's your uncle.
>
> Whats your current setup ie just a usb/RJ45 modem or do you have an
> existing router.
>
> Also note technology is different for ADSL and Cable (ie will need a
> different modem/router)
>
> Regards
>
> Alan

Really not sure what I have, I'm in a flat and it is cable, with a little
silver box with wires going in all directions. I just wanted to be rid of
all the cables and wires (grrrrrr...) Think I am getting out of my depth,
but will persevere with looking into the modem/router.

Thank you Alan and Jon, you may have saved me from a mistake, back to the
drawing-board and more checking
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Mary S

Steve Terry wrote:
> "Jon" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed) et...
>> (E-Mail Removed) declared for all the world to hear...
>>> I have NTL cable broadband and whilst I have no problems with it, I
>>> want to
>>> go wireless. After a couple of weeks perusing the net, BT seem to
>>> be the best overall and I am considering option 2 or 3 (still not
>>> sure what the benefits of 3 are), but before I take the plunge
>>> wonder if anyone has any advice, please. I don't download music or
>>> videos. I would be very grateful
>>> for any opinions.
>>
>> Why complicate things by changing everything? Just get a cable
>> modem/wireless router.
>> Regards
>> Jon
>>
> Usually a bit cheaper than ADSL ones too, check out Maplins,
> or PC world
>
> I got a Linksys one from PC world for my NTL cable
>
> Steve Terry

Thanks, Steve, I have a Maplins quite near and I could take some digital
photos and show them what I have and ask.


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Mary S

"charybdis" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Steve Terry wrote:
>> "Jon" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:(E-Mail Removed) et...
>>> (E-Mail Removed) declared for all the world to hear...
>> Usually a bit cheaper than ADSL ones too, check out Maplins,
>> or PC world
>> I got a Linksys one from PC world for my NTL cable
>> Steve Terry
>
> Thanks, Steve, I have a Maplins quite near and I could take some
> digital photos and show them what I have and ask.
> Mary S
>
Check out PC World too, they have a sale on Linksys ones at mo

LINKSYS WUSB54GS & WRT54GSUK SPEEDBOOSTER
125g ROUTER AND USB ADAPTER
(852034)

39.99 quid, you won't beat that

Steve Terry

"charybdis" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Alan wrote:
>> charybdis wrote:
>>> I have NTL cable broadband and whilst I have no problems with it, I
>>> want to go wireless. After a couple of weeks perusing the net, BT
>>> seem to be the best overall and I am considering option 2 or 3
>>> (still not sure what the benefits of 3 are), but before I take the
>>> plunge wonder if anyone has any advice, please. I don't download
>>> music or videos. I would be very grateful for any opinions.
>>>
>>> TIA
>>>
>>
>> No idea why you think you need to change ISP's just to go wireless.
>>
>> All you need is to buy a wireless router and some simple configuration
>> and Bob's your uncle.
>>
>> Whats your current setup ie just a usb/RJ45 modem or do you have an
>> existing router.
>>
>> Also note technology is different for ADSL and Cable (ie will need a
>> different modem/router)
>>
>> Regards
>>
>> Alan
>
> Really not sure what I have, I'm in a flat and it is cable, with a little
> silver box with wires going in all directions. I just wanted to be rid of
> all the cables and wires (grrrrrr...) Think I am getting out of my depth,
> but will persevere with looking into the modem/router.
>
> Thank you Alan and Jon, you may have saved me from a mistake, back to the
> drawing-board and more checking

You just need to get a cable router, not an ADSL router.

You will also need a wireless adaptor for your PC.

they are easy to setup, but then you need to secure it, so your neighbours
can't use your connection - where in the country are you? Lewisham?

Sparks...

"charybdis" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Alan wrote:
>> charybdis wrote:
>>> I have NTL cable broadband and whilst I have no problems with it, I
>>> want to go wireless. After a couple of weeks perusing the net, BT
>>> seem to be the best overall and I am considering option 2 or 3
>>> (still not sure what the benefits of 3 are), but before I take the
>>> plunge wonder if anyone has any advice, please. I don't download
>>> music or videos. I would be very grateful for any opinions.
>>>
>>> TIA
>>>
>>
>> No idea why you think you need to change ISP's just to go wireless.
>>
>> All you need is to buy a wireless router and some simple configuration
>> and Bob's your uncle.
>>
>> Whats your current setup ie just a usb/RJ45 modem or do you have an
>> existing router.
>>
>> Also note technology is different for ADSL and Cable (ie will need a
>> different modem/router)
>>
>> Regards
>>
>> Alan
>
> Really not sure what I have, I'm in a flat and it is cable, with a little
> silver box with wires going in all directions. I just wanted to be rid of
> all the cables and wires (grrrrrr...) Think I am getting out of my depth,
> but will persevere with looking into the modem/router.
>
> Thank you Alan and Jon, you may have saved me from a mistake, back to the
> drawing-board and more checking
> --
> Mary S
>I wouldn't go from NTL to BT - Started with BTinternet years ago on dialup
>with loads of downtime - Changed to NTL on advice of a member of BTinternet
>helpline staff who was more than helpful - 6 years later and having to
>leave NTL for adsl as we only have BT lines - Going with Virgin who are of
>course linked with NTL - £19.99 pm 8MB unlimited with fair useage + free
>evening & weekend phone calls and free wireless router thrown in. Bonus
>being that they have kept me uptodate with all information about why BT are
>holding the job up and so far none of the staff have been in India. - Mick