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netopia 2247nwg router

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  • 19-12-2008 12:29pm
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    bmaxi
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    This is the one with the Eircom logo which PC world were selling for €25 a while back. My question is, has anybody successfully connected this to NTL cable and how did they do it? I have done a search and apparently there are two types of 2247 router, one can be updated and the other can't.


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    ethernet
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    The latest firmware only works on one model.

    But this is an ADSL modem, not suitable for cable. You need a so-called cable modem with a WAN port as opposed to a modem like in this Netopia. Off the top of my head, have a look for the Linksys WRT54G/GS/GL (3 models) for around €50. It's a very common model and stocked by many retailers.


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    bmaxi
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    Sorry, I probably didn't make it clear. I have the cable modem I want to use this as a wireless point.


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    Boom_Bap
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    Is it the wireless router from NTL that you have?

    I was trying to do this as well. Apartently the only soluion is to buy the wireless cable router from NTL.


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    bealtine
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    bmaxi wrote: »
    Sorry, I probably didn't make it clear. I have the cable modem I want to use this as a wireless point.

    If you have just a cable modem you'll need to buy a WAN router and NOT an ADSL modem. The cable modem presents as ethernet.
    You can pick up a decent WAN/ethernet router with a firewall and wifi for about E50 or so.

    I just did exactly that a few weeks ago...I got a Logilink (never heard of them but hey) WLAN/AP/Router for E50. Look around...


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    gerryo
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    bmaxi wrote: »
    Sorry, I probably didn't make it clear. I have the cable modem I want to use this as a wireless point.

    If you just want it as an access point, it will work fine for this.

    Just give the Wan side an IP address of 0.0.0.0, give the Lan side an address on your local Lan. Connect one of the Lan ports to the cable modem.

    Setup DHCP.

    That's more or less it.


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    bmaxi
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    gerryo wrote: »
    If you just want it as an access point, it will work fine for this.

    Just give the Wan side an IP address of 0.0.0.0, give the Lan side an address on your local Lan. Connect one of the Lan ports to the cable modem.

    Setup DHCP.

    That's more or less it.

    Thanks, but how would I do that? I get lost in the jargon.


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