Rocky
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hi there
right i need all the help i can get with this i just bought a ps3 60gb and want it online i got tiscali broadband 1.1 and when i went with this service i had this modem with it
http://www.thomson-broadband.co.uk/...7&ProductID=471 its connected to the pc through a usb cable and the
other connection is from the telephone line and filter like shown in pics.
i need to change my modem to play online gaming with 4 ethernet inputs on the back so i can connect my ethernet cable to the modem/router to the ps3 if you get what i mean this is the cable i got aint getting wireless until i prob move house as the ps3 aint too far away from my ps3 so i can hook it up and heard its better wired than wireless or something!!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/20M-Cat-5e-St...1QQcmdZViewItem
anyways a lad on here told me to get this one its got 4 ethernet inputs on back but has it got a telephone input on the back off this router just to check prob is anyways ?? so need help on this, emailed tiscalli whether its compatible with the service and they said yes no probs but you might have to configure you settings which i aint too sure about as i just want a plug and play modem/router for my online gaming no fuss etc and i can get this router for a good price too
http://www.dabs.com/productview.asp...294960268,50468
got a ethernet input on the back off my pc tower as shown in pic so all compitable just need advice on the situation!!
Filter from telephone point black telephone lead leading then leading too modem
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/216/dsc00625.jpg
modem usb lead leading to usb port on back of pc
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/216/dsc00626.jpg
ethernet input connection on back off pc tower were it says LAN
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/carimages/216/dsc00657.jpg
need advice asap
cheers andrew
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Rocky
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i usa chap told me this about that i dont need to change my modem black one i should keep it and hook it up to a router is this normal at all this is what he said ???
Your post was a little hard to follow but I think I can help you out.
The first link is your ADSL modem, this is not a router and does not need to be replaced. You would purchase the router you indicated and connect your modem to this.
So, your ADSL/phone line will connect to your modem, the modem will connect to the router, and then the router will connect to both your PC and your PS3 through separate wiring.
Let me know if I completely misunderstood what you meant...
It all depends on what you get. The first link is just a modem, the third link LOOKS LIKE just a router so you would need both if I am seeing it correctly. The modem descrambles the signal of your ADSL, the router "routes" the decoded signal to your PC/PS3/other devices via the Ethernet cable.
does everybody do this have a modem and a router seperate or can you get a all in one??
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[Edited on 24-10-2007 by Rocky]
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ssj_kakarot
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you can get an all in one, easier get a wireless one if your going to buy one any way.
http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/3424330/Netgear-WGR614-54Mbps-Wireless-Adsl-Cable-Router-+-WG111-54Mbps-USB-Adaptor/Product.html
thats all you need.
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btw just to clarify that is a wireless router with built in modem, you simply connect the wire coming from your telephone line ( which is currently connected to your current modem) into the back of the router i posted then connect the ps3 and whatever else into the back of the router via ethernet.
might as get wireless now, you dont have to use it or even turn it on but it makes sense to buy wireless as you can use it in the future if you want.
so in short the router i posted is very good quality and is all you need to hook up your ps3 and pc to the net, and will give you the option to go wireless in the future .
hope that helps.
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Rocky
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how many ethernet ports has it got and do you think it work with my tiscali broadband??? also the thing iam confused with is the one iam getting lad told me its all in one with modem and router all in one??
i heard netgear are very good and easy to set up??
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ssj_kakarot
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yeah the one i posted is an all in one, it just meens the router and modem are in one box basically no need for a seperate modem and router.
yeah netgear is very easy to set up, it will have 4 ethernet ports on the back and yes as long as your broadband is through the phone line it will work 100%.
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Rocky
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mmmmmmmmmm sounds tempting fella , the lad told me on my post with my link to the router i told you about has got a built in modem and router please look at the setup mate and just tell me as it looks like you got more knowledge than me on pc's as i can get this one for a very good price
http://www.dabs.com/productview.asp...294960268,50468
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ssj_kakarot
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says the page cannot be found.
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Rocky
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check your u2u
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Rocky
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check this link fella for the router i was looking at to see if it does have a modem in it???
http://www.dabs.com/productview.aspx?Quicklinx=15KM&CategorySelectedId=11177&NavigationKey=11177,4294960269,4294960268,50468
but the netgear looks awesome looking??
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Rocky
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also add you on msn mate
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ssj_kakarot
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the link you gave me is just a router its not an all in one, so it would only work with the modem you have now if the modem has an ethernet connection as it wont work though usb.
tbh your best off shelling out the extra pennies and getting the all in one netgear mate.
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Rocky
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to be honest think you sorted me out fella will the netgear be smooth running with my online gaming with my ps3??? just bought a bloody ethernet cable as well are shit never mind , is there any 2nd hand netgear ones on ebay with modem and router build in?? or shall i just buy the one you linked me with brand new??
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Rocky
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basically i need the best for online gaming with the ps3 is the link you u2u me is the best ???looks really good and i think i should buy brand new as you never know when you buy 2nd hand, is the link you gave me got a modem and router all in one yes???
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ssj_kakarot
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yeah just buy the one from the link i gave you mate, there will be cheaper ones on ebay but your best bet is to get a new one with a warranty if you dont really know what your looking for.
just buy the one from the link i gave you, if you dont like it you can always return it within 30 days but it should work great with your ps3.
hope it works out for you fella.
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Rocky
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what about this mate???
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Netgear-DG834G-Modem-Router-Firewall-PS3-Wii-Xbox_W0QQitemZ200165235008QQihZ010QQcategoryZ44997QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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ssj_kakarot
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yeah that will work fine.
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Rocky
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right mate lookslike i come down to one now seen the setup etc on pc world looks really good what you think?
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/store/pcw_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1632876394.1193329318@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccekaddmgeehglkcflgceggdhhmdgmi.0&page=Product&fm=13&sm=1&tm=undefined&sku=904351&category_oid=
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