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Replacing NTL BB modem

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  • 20-04-2007 12:08pm
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    KTdesigner
    Closed Accounts Posts: 30 ✭


    I have 2 XP PCs, a hub, and NTL broadband.
    I can get both PCs on the net no problem, but they can't see each other (won't network). It all worked before with Eircom, so I can only assume its the NTL modem.

    Does anyone have an idea of what other modem I can get that works with NTL cable broadband (through the tv cable not phone). Thanks.


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    Gadgetman496
    Registered Users Posts: 8,400 ✭✭✭Gadgetman496


    KTdesigner wrote:
    I have 2 XP PCs, a hub, and NTL broadband.
    I can get both PCs on the net no problem, but they can't see each other (won't network). It all worked before with Eircom, so I can only assume its the NTL modem.

    Does anyone have an idea of what other modem I can get that works with NTL cable broadband (through the tv cable not phone). Thanks.

    When you say a HUB are you referring to a standard four port extension hub?

    I have never tried it that way but I have networked many NTL installations which had the Motorola modem + the Netgear wireless router without any problem.

    "Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid."



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    GerardKeating
    Registered Users Posts: 7,673 ✭✭✭GerardKeating


    KTdesigner wrote:
    I have 2 XP PCs, a hub, and NTL broadband.
    I can get both PCs on the net no problem, but they can't see each other (won't network). It all worked before with Eircom, so I can only assume its the NTL modem.

    Does anyone have an idea of what other modem I can get that works with NTL cable broadband (through the tv cable not phone). Thanks.

    Your previous eircom modem may have incorporated a router, which the NTL modem does not.

    You bascially need a "broadband router", this can plug into youir hub and will share the NTL-BB between the two computers.

    Yoru can also get a broadband router which incorporates a hub and/or wireless access if you want. Some also incorporate firewalls, VOIP ports and/or print servers

    PC World usually have a nice selection, not always priced keanly.

    Komplett have a section for Broadband routers and for Wireless Routes.

    Avoid the routeres with built-in modems.


    The LinkSys or the D-Link looks nice.


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