am i doing this right?

[butterob]

right im connecting a router to my network (wired) can i just swap this with my modem? and if so will i have to configure any settings?

[LustyLew]

That all depends.

Are you using ADSL, or Cable (Broadband)?

You can buy ADSL Routers, Cable Routers and Routers.

IF yous is the 1st or 2nd type, you remove your modem and replace with the router and yes, you will need to reconfigure it. If it is the 3rd type, you need to keep your modem connected.

All the info will be with the paperwork your ISP gave you when you purchased the line.
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[dainesefreak]

It also depends if your router has a built in modem. If the cable from the phone socket fits into a socket on the back of your router then you are away; as long as you haven't got an Ethernet router and a no Ethernet card in your PC.

Easy init.

Edit - Oh and you'd need to know your ISP connection details such as username, password and VCI.

[techierob]

what's the make and model of the router?

[butterob]

i dont know any of my details?! it just logs in automatically and says DSL on the back of the modem, kind of like a network cable but smaller.

The router im getting is this one:

https://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/store/pcw_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1840527921.1164891068@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccceaddjhkjmfgmcflgceggdhhmdfho.0&page=Product&fm=null&sm=null&tm=null&sku=941720&category_oid=-24980

help greatly appreciated!

[techierob]

that's very similar to the one I'm currently using on ntl broadband. The build quality is rather bad and it seems to randomly crash whenever the upstream bandwidth picks up so I end up having to regularly reset the router when I'm grabbing torrents. This particular one looks slightly newer though, so I'm guessing they might have fixed that issue.

I'm pretty sure that this particular router won't replace your modem. If you're on cable broadband, then your modem should have a patch cable or a usb cable that leads out of the modem and into your computer. Assuming you're using patch cable, then you just plug it into the uplink port of the router and switch it on then configure the router through the web browser ( https://192.168.2.1/ by default)

[butterob]

no its a usb cable from the modem to the computer...does this mean im gonna need a connector?

[techierob]

[dainesefreak]

This is another gateway it won't replace your modem you will have to use a compatible modem and more than likely have to use a CAT5 network cable from this to an Ethernet card in your PC.

You would be better with THIS.

[butterob]

that bt voyager wireless doobie seems pretty logical...is that just a case of swapping that with my current router?

[techierob]

[butterob]

does the router go between the modem and the computer?

i only have a usb slot in the back of the modem and another slot for the phone line


right im gonna draw you a diagram and you tell me where im going wrong...

[dainesefreak]

It would be easier to do it that way but you could really do with finding out your details from your ISP. If your machine goes tits up and needs rebuilding for some reason you'd be scuppered.

[butterob]

how do i find my information from my ISP...just ring them up and tell them who i am? what sort of information will i be needing?

heres an image of the setup i think i need? tell me if im wrong!

the red circle is gonna be my problem as i dont think that router has USB ports, is there a connector avaliable to change this?


https://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/butterob/setup.jpg
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[techierob]

[dainesefreak]

Right the basics, the modem - modulator/demodulator is the bit that converts the signal from your DSL line into something that the PC understands and vice versa. In theory this is all you need.

A router as a separate entity does exactly what it says on the tin, it splits the signal from a single line in to 4/8/12/16 or however many ports you've got; so that you can plug in multiple machines to use the same line. It will dedicate the same line speed to each machine rather than sharing the line speed amongst the ports like a hub.

You usually find a modem/router unit is the easiest way to go as it's a single solution without having to plug a separate modem into a separate router. DSL routers will generally provide you with some sort of Firewall such as NAT. A modem gives no Firewall protection and you will usually have to use a software solution.

There are obviously many different variations around this and these are only the basics, but they apply here.

[butterob]

right the only problem is that ive already bought that router that doesnt have the usb slot so i was wondering if there is a connector that will change usb into a connector that will fit my router (i think its rj45?)

if im keeping the same modem and just adding a router will the settings need to be configured?

[NSR Mick]

[techierob]

just one more little detail - if you opted for the bt voyager, then you wouldn't need a separate wireless access point - it already comes with wireless network

[dainesefreak]

No the modem will still use a dial-up that contains your details, the router will just split the line.

Edit - converters on Ebay for a couple of quid. RJ45 to USB.

[butterob]

yeah thats the connector that i need ... can u post a link of a cheap one please

[butterob]

right cheers for all the help im off

i'll let you know in due course how i get on

[NSR Mick]

[butterob]

[techierob]