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Wireless Router for UPC

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  • 02-05-2012 1:43pm
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    dulpit
    Registered Users Posts: 10,922 ✭✭✭✭


    Hey all, I'll be getting UPC set up in the next week or so, and because I'm cheap (and broke) I'll be going with their cheapest package, which means I need to pay for a wireless modem. They offer one on their site for €50.82...

    Because this is cable does it mean that only certain routers will work? Like if I went into PC world or somewhere, would I be able to pick up their cheapest one and know it works? Or is there a specific type I need?

    Cheers in advance...


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    dub45
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 12,448 Mod ✭✭✭✭dub45


    You need to buy what is called a cable router that is one that has not got a dsl modem built in.

    For example the model supplied by Eircom, vodafone etc would combine a dsl modem with a wireless router.

    You need a wireless router which will attach to the UPC modem via an ethernet cable.

    Just a typical example:

    http://i.techrepublic.com.com/gallery/62187-500-350.jpg


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    jaxdasher
    Registered Users Posts: 779 ✭✭✭jaxdasher


    Im on UPC and the modems ethernet port is broken. So theres no hope in buying a cable router.
    If I buy a second hand EPC2425 (UPC's official wireless modem) or at the shops will it work or do I have to notify them and get charged for it?


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    dub45
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 12,448 Mod ✭✭✭✭dub45


    jaxdasher wrote: »
    Im on UPC and the modems ethernet port is broken. So theres no hope in buying a cable router.
    If I buy a second hand EPC2425 (UPC's official wireless modem) or at the shops will it work or do I have to notify them and get charged for it?

    Have you asked them to replace the modem for you? With UPC you cannot just buy a modem and add it to the network - UPC only allow the equipment which they provide to be added.


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    jaxdasher
    Registered Users Posts: 779 ✭✭✭jaxdasher


    dub45 wrote: »
    Have you asked them to replace the modem for you? With UPC you cannot just buy a modem and add it to the network - UPC only allow the equipment which they provide to be added.

    I see thanks will ring the as soon as I can.


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