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WiFi Modem

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  • 12-08-2009 10:51am
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    CabanSail
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    One of my colleagues at work has UPC TV & Broadband at home. The PC is connected via a cable. The problem is that the cable has to run under a mat across a doorway, which is not ideal. She was looking at a WiFi Modem as this would be a neater solution. She asked me if this Modem would work with her system.

    I have never seen a UPC set up & so cannot advise her. Looking for advice for the most cost effective way for her to get the UPC set up on WiFi in the house.


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    Knasher
    Registered Users Posts: 2,370 ✭✭✭Knasher


    What your looking for is called a wifi router or access-point, specifally one without a built-in modem. I recommend the whr-hp-g54, but if you already have your eye on one you should quote its model and someone should be able to tell you if its compatible or not.


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    CabanSail
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    Not got my eye on one. Most I see are WiFi Router/Modems.

    Thanks for the quick response.

    Would this be suitable and is it a good buy?


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    jor el
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,713 ✭✭✭✭jor el


    Belkin have a poor rep, this is often recommended.


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    Tim M-U
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    UPC supply the Netgear WGR614 wireless router , this is easy to setup and instructions are available here. this is available by contacting UPC.

    once she has the above, she can get a device that plugs into the socket on the wall and she can connect her laptop via wire. this is ideal her laptop doesnt support wireless.


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