FAO People on NTL with 360's. What router?

Andybtsn · 26 Jan 2007 at 20:12

I *think* the router is our main problem in regards to the internet disconnecting, as the cable going from the modem straight to the laptop works fine, but if we put that that cable straight to the 360 the IP still can't be found.

Anyway, we need to know a router that 100% works with both the 360 and PC's with NTL!

So please advise...

R0B75 · 26 Jan 2007 at 20:17

Andy

I use a Linksys (made by cisco) WRT54GS.

Great router for the price. I got mine whilst is was on a special offer at my local LARGE pc component shop for £39.99 including a free wireless adapter.

Andybtsn · 26 Jan 2007 at 20:18

And your with NTL Rob?

R0B75 · 26 Jan 2007 at 20:20

Yea I am, 10mb. Whilst their service hasn't been the best, the router has been great.

Andybtsn · 26 Jan 2007 at 20:21

We'll have a look for that then. Any other suggestions, being a student she aint got much money. The Belkin cost £25 (there not on wireless)

R0B75 · 26 Jan 2007 at 20:24

You could get an el-cheapo router but I wouldn't advise it. The router I have is £41 in the same place at the moment. Bargain IMO.

fergie666 · 26 Jan 2007 at 20:25

RoB- said:
I use a Linksys (made by cisco) WRT54GS.

same here and i'm on NTL

never been a blip outta it. worked 100% since the day i plugged it in

mcc49 · 26 Jan 2007 at 20:28

does your internet disconnect while under light use or under heavy load? Do you use bittorrent at all?

Andybtsn · 26 Jan 2007 at 20:35

mcc49 said:
does your internet disconnect while under light use or under heavy load? Do you use bittorrent at all?

Kinda random, can do it whenever.

Sarah doesn't download anything and I don't think the two house mates really do..

Nismo · 26 Jan 2007 at 20:42

I'm using a Netgear WGR614 with 10MB NTL and my 360, 4 laptops and Wii are all fine.

KennyBhoy · 26 Jan 2007 at 21:01

Linksys WRT54GS here too and works well with everything i have thats wireless....360 included

BloodWolf · 26 Jan 2007 at 21:06

RoB- said:
Andy

I use a Linksys (made by cisco) WRT54GS.

Great router for the price. I got mine whilst is was on a special offer at my local LARGE pc component shop for £39.99 including a free wireless adapter.

Think I know which one you're on about.. is it wireless? :eek:

Chaos · 26 Jan 2007 at 21:12

Have used on NTL -

Smc Barricade Router (No Wireless) (Good router no complaints)

Us Robotics Wireless MaxG ( Wireless isnt very good and doesn't have static dhcp entries but fine for non wireless use)

Old Pc with 2 network cards and Smoothwall ( No Complaints )

There was an article I read and they reckoned the 2 best cable routers were -

Buffalo Airstation WZR G300N
Trendnet TEW631BRP

Those 2 are around £80 not cheap.

Amidar · 26 Jan 2007 at 21:25

List of Microsoft approved modems/routers and filmware versions for use with the Xbox 360

http://www.xbox.com/en-US/support/connecttolive/xbox360/homenetworking/equipment.htm

Using a Netgear WGT624 v3 with an ntl 250 modem,xbox 360 & 2 pc's.

Cannaton · 26 Jan 2007 at 21:27

RoB- said:
Andy

I use a Linksys (made by cisco) WRT54GS.

Great router for the price. I got mine whilst is was on a special offer at my local LARGE pc component shop for £39.99 including a free wireless adapter.

I have telewest (which is the same i think??) and i use this router, its great

RichieUK · 26 Jan 2007 at 21:50

Yep, have that Linksys aswel, working great.

Had a Belkin router to begin with, nothing but hassel, dropping connections, not port forwarding etc. Returned it and got the Linksys

Ecl · 26 Jan 2007 at 21:55

I'm using a Linksys WRT54G

Works well

R0B75 · 26 Jan 2007 at 22:00

BloodWolf said:
Think I know which one you're on about.. is it wireless?

Yes it is. Bit pointless them giving away a free wireless adapter with it if it wasn't

BloodWolf · 26 Jan 2007 at 22:31

RoB- said:
Yes it is. Bit pointless them giving away a free wireless adapter with it if it wasn't

I got one onlnie from another shop before I saw one in PC world.

I dont even have it anymore.. I'm after a wired one for my 360.

R0B75 · 26 Jan 2007 at 22:33

It can be wired too you know. I don't use it wireless at all, no need as its sat on top of my 360 and 4ft from my PC.