Replacing free Telewest modem

Hi group,

I am considering changing the free Cable modem (Scientific Atlanta
Webstar DPX100/120) with a combined all-in-one model - as opposed to going
down the easier modem to router method. I would prefer just the one box
operation like you can achieve with ADSL modem/router combination that are
readily available if you had a BT line, for instance Netgear DG834G and
various others...

Can anyone recommend any such modem/router combos that they are using
heard of. I would also like the wireless capabilities of 802.11g (max).

One such model I have located is the Netgear CG814M
(http://www.netgear.com/products/details/CG814M.php), but this is only
802.11b! If anyone has this, could they provide any experience they've had
please.

I have searched through various articles newsgoups posts, but have noticed
most people have gone for/advised the router option, if I read correctly.

So does anyone else know of any modem/routers that have the F-Connector
socket at the back enabling me to connect directly. In addition with
wireless capabilities! Surely not too much to ask ???

TIA b0yce

In news:cnvcah$bdl$(E-Mail Removed),
b0yce <b0yce@.NOSPAM.btinternet.com> opined:
> Hi group,
>
> I am considering changing the free Cable modem (Scientific Atlanta
> Webstar DPX100/120) with a combined all-in-one model - as opposed to
> going down the easier modem to router method. I would prefer just the
> one box operation like you can achieve with ADSL modem/router
> combination that are readily available if you had a BT line, for
> instance Netgear DG834G and various others...
>
You cannot use your own modem with Telewest / Blueyonder
You HAVE to use the supplied modem
:-(
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<snip>
>
> So does anyone else know of any modem/routers that have the F-Connector
> socket at the back enabling me to connect directly. In addition with
> wireless capabilities! Surely not too much to ask ???
>
> TIA b0yce

Sorry just found another one, strange I missed it, Linksys WCG200
(http://www.linksys.com/products/prod...id=35&prid=579) looks
like this is a better option than previous - supports 802.11g!

Anyone with experience of this model?

I did check Belkin and Draytek websites for their models, but I can't
believe I am only limited to 2 models, so far!

Thanks again,
b0yce

In news:cnvcmh$brv$(E-Mail Removed),
b0yce <b0yce@.NOSPAM.btinternet.com> opined:
> <snip>
>>
>> So does anyone else know of any modem/routers that have the
>> F-Connector socket at the back enabling me to connect directly. In
>> addition with wireless capabilities! Surely not too much to ask ???
>>
>> TIA b0yce
>
> Sorry just found another one, strange I missed it, Linksys WCG200
> (http://www.linksys.com/products/prod...id=35&prid=579)
> looks like this is a better option than previous - supports 802.11g!
>
> Anyone with experience of this model?
>
> I did check Belkin and Draytek websites for their models, but I can't
> believe I am only limited to 2 models, so far!
>
> Thanks again,
> b0yce

You cannot use your own modem with Telewest / Blueyonder
You HAVE to use the supplied modem


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<snip>
>
> You cannot use your own modem with Telewest / Blueyonder
> You HAVE to use the supplied modem
>

Where did you find this out, I haven't read anything about this. I did
presume this but wanted clarification or evidence.

In news:cnvp32$lm9$(E-Mail Removed),
b0yce <b0yce@.NOSPAM.btinternet.com> opined:
> <snip>
>>
>> You cannot use your own modem with Telewest / Blueyonder
>> You HAVE to use the supplied modem
>>
>
> Where did you find this out, I haven't read anything about this. I did
> presume this but wanted clarification or evidence.

Do not know where it is written but probably in the T & Cs
http://www.blueyonder.co.uk/blueyond...rmsandpolicies
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On Tue, 23 Nov 2004 16:38:58 +0000 (UTC), b0yce wrote:

> <snip>
>>
>> You cannot use your own modem with Telewest / Blueyonder
>> You HAVE to use the supplied modem
>>
>
> Where did you find this out, I haven't read anything about this. I did
> presume this but wanted clarification or evidence.

It's in your Terms & Conditions, have a look at the link Ydapp provided.

The cable modem needs it's MAC address authenticated on the Blueyonder
network, only authorised equipment is installed and authenticated.

If you want confirmation why don't you ask this in one of the Blueyonder
support news groups?

Regards

Bill

In news:27bnl5s6ttbs$.(E-Mail Removed),
phoenix <(E-Mail Removed)> opined:
> On Tue, 23 Nov 2004 16:38:58 +0000 (UTC), b0yce wrote:
>
>> <snip>
>>>
>>> You cannot use your own modem with Telewest / Blueyonder
>>> You HAVE to use the supplied modem
>>>
>>
>> Where did you find this out, I haven't read anything about this. I
>> did presume this but wanted clarification or evidence.
>
> It's in your Terms & Conditions, have a look at the link Ydapp
> provided.
>
> The cable modem needs it's MAC address authenticated on the Blueyonder
> network, only authorised equipment is installed and authenticated.
>
> If you want confirmation why don't you ask this in one of the
> Blueyonder support news groups?
>
> Regards
>
> Bill

Bill , he's not on by yet
:-(
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On Tue, 23 Nov 2004 18:19:24 GMT, Yddap wrote:

> In news:27bnl5s6ttbs$.(E-Mail Removed),
> phoenix <(E-Mail Removed)> opined:
>> On Tue, 23 Nov 2004 16:38:58 +0000 (UTC), b0yce wrote:
>>
>>> <snip>
>>>>
>>>> You cannot use your own modem with Telewest / Blueyonder
>>>> You HAVE to use the supplied modem
>>>>
>>>
>>> Where did you find this out, I haven't read anything about this. I
>>> did presume this but wanted clarification or evidence.
>>
>> It's in your Terms & Conditions, have a look at the link Ydapp
>> provided.
>>
>> The cable modem needs it's MAC address authenticated on the Blueyonder
>> network, only authorised equipment is installed and authenticated.
>>
>> If you want confirmation why don't you ask this in one of the
>> Blueyonder support news groups?
>>
>> Regards
>>
>> Bill
>
> Bill , he's not on by yet
> :-(

Ah, I assumed the "I am considering changing the free Cable modem " to mean
that was a customer. Oh well, I'll go back to sleep.

Regards

Bill

"b0yce" <b0yce@.NOSPAM.btinternet.com> wrote in message
news:cnvcah$bdl$(E-Mail Removed)...

<SNIP>

> So does anyone else know of any modem/routers that have the F-Connector
> socket at the back enabling me to connect directly. In addition with
> wireless capabilities! Surely not too much to ask ???

You can't as the mac address for the supplied modem is stored on the DHCP
servers & on the customer services systems. The DHCP server would not
recognise a 'foreign' mac address and you'd only obtain a 169.* IP address
and wouldn't be able to establish IP connectivity.

Rgds,

Carl