Net sharing problem with Virgin Router

Endurance Man

I just moved into a new place, sharing with 3 other chaps.
They have broadband setup via Virgin. When i arrived i hoped the router would have wireless functions at least so i could get the net upstairs. On closer inspection i discovered the router had no wireless, and even more it didn't even have any extra ethernet connections, just one?
The connection to the outside world seems to be made via cable, ie the same cable i use to connect my sky box to the dish.

Anyway my problem is this, how can i stick a wireless [something] onto this router so that i can share the connection? Is it possible? Are virgin trying to limit the use?
I brought two wireless routers from my old place, would it be possible to connect the Virgin router to one of my routers via the single virgin ethernet port and then somehow share the connection?

Any help appreciated, i am so uncomfortable sitting on this couch trying to browse the net, im using a box for a mouse mat :O.

Endo

pizzahead77

You will need to purchase a ehternet wireless router

Something like this in Argos (they call them cable wireless routers) http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/6750392/Trail/searchtext%3EBELKIN.htm

watty

What ^^^^^ he says.
It's only a cable modem with ethernet. No router in it.

You can't use a DSL Wireless router. (one that is for a phone line).