Will this work with my BT broadband?

Posty · 28 Aug 2007 at 20:25

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=NW-052-LS

Just want to make sure as i don't understand the cable/adsl/dsl sections on the site or descriptions

GeForce · 28 Aug 2007 at 20:32

Yes

you'll need a modem too though.

Posty · 28 Aug 2007 at 20:40

GeForce said:
Yes you'll need a modem too though.

Does that come built into mothboards? mine says (Features high speed Gigabit Ethernet) is that a modem or do i need a separate thing?

GSDog · 28 Aug 2007 at 20:45

I don't think that will work with you're BT Broadband... That router is for cable, you need an ADSL router/modem.
Look here: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/productlist.php?groupid=46&catid=116&subid=143
You want a Router/Modem/Switch, like this one: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=NW-017-NG&groupid=46&catid=116&subcat=143
It has everything build into it. I suggest you look at reviews, etc first. I had the Netgear myself and thought it was very good and stable.

GeForce · 28 Aug 2007 at 21:32

Posty said:
Does that come built into mothboards? mine says (Features high speed Gigabit Ethernet) is that a modem or do i need a separate thing?

Nope, the ADSL modem is a seperate thing.

What Zildjian suggested is a good idea. If you can find a unit with all the capabilities built in, it will make life a lot easier.

As for the cable/ADSL thing, surely it doesn't matter with a router? I thought the only thing that applied to was the modem itself. Please correct me if I'm wrong!

Just to add my $0.02, I'm on BT Broadband and am using the Voyager 2500V: ADSL Modem, Wireless AP, Router, 4 Port Switch and VoIP capable. Works a treat

Jon

Teal · 28 Aug 2007 at 22:00

Most early ADSL modems were USB rather than Ethernet so it made it harder to connect an ADSL modem to a separate router.

Easy enough to get them these days though.