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Using ADSL router with NTL Cable?

Felix Unger · 2004-11-25 00:09:53

Hi, currently using ADSL, and just purchased 3com adsl router,firewall,switch,wifi ap all in one, wondering can I use this router with Cable BB (NTL modems all have rj45 socket?) and still use firewall or whether I'd be better to go for a new router (modemless)? As I said I have ADSL (UTV) but also can get NTL (1.5Mbit for…

25-11-2004 1:09am

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Felix Unger

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Hi, currently using ADSL, and just purchased 3com adsl router,firewall,switch,wifi ap all in one, wondering can I use this router with Cable BB (NTL modems all have rj45 socket?) and still use firewall or whether I'd be better to go for a new router (modemless)?

As I said I have ADSL (UTV) but also can get NTL (1.5Mbit for an extra fiver over Clicksilver plus), any disadvantages to swapping?

thanks
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#2 25-11-2004 8:10am

maxheadroom

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If the router has a WAN port to plug the cable modem into, then yes. If it only has a connection for a telephone line, you're out of luck. Plugging it into one of the 4 network ports for your home network won't work.

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