Will an ADSL Modem/Router work with ntl ?

Amps · 9 Dec 2006 at 18:59

If i buy a Linksys WAG354G ADSL modem router will this work with ntl ?

Ie. Will i be able to plug the ntl modem into that routers ethernet ports?

Gavstar · 9 Dec 2006 at 19:24

Hmm, possibly. But since you haven't bought it yet you would a lot better buying one that is designed for this use - normally termed a cable or cable/dsl router.

Edit: something like a Linksys WRT54G

tolien · 9 Dec 2006 at 22:05

WRT54GL would be a better choice than the WRT54G - at least you aren't going to get a VXWorks lemon that way.

It would work as a switch and wireless AP, but you wouldn't be able to use it as a router (so you'd only be able to have one machine connected, it would get the public IP from the modem, you wouldn't be - trivially - able to see the router's web interface, you get the idea).

Amps · 11 Dec 2006 at 23:38

thanks , i will buy something diffrent.

I am trying to get my gran set up on wireless due to her mobility problems , so it has to be on the cheap.

I am trying to find a wireless laptop card or usb stick + cable router for her.

Ronaldo · 11 Dec 2006 at 23:46

you cannot most ADSL modem router do not have a ethernet input for sharing internet as they have rj11 for that

Tony Williams · 12 Dec 2006 at 02:10

You'll need a cable router.

Rabtech · 12 Dec 2006 at 02:29

Another vote for a Linksys WRT54GL - I use custom firmware with mine - HyperWRT + thibor 15c. Works a treat - not had to reboot the router since I bought it over 5 weeks ago.

Hammered it with Bittorrent and it doesn't batter an eyelid