Belkin N+ Wireless Router---- What Modem?

[Liam50]

I recently purchased the Belkin N+ wireless router and because i know very little about routers and networking i didn't realize that it requires a separate modem to run it. What would be the best modem to run along side the router?

 

[the biffster]

most routers work from the modem


modem----------router----------computers

or somthing like that

 

[Liam50]

yer but this one is separate it is just a router not a router and modem in one.

 

[Ashley1991]

my dad made the exact same mistake as you with the exact same model! we took it back and got a router/modem belkin works great so if you can take it back get a modem/router one from belkin it works great and still has wireless

ash

 

[The-Wolf]

you need a N Wireless USB Adapter (F5D8053), Notebook Card (F5D8013) or ExpressCard Adapter(F5D8073)
all of which are sold seperatley
http/www.belkin.com/uk/

 

[Liam50]

ashley i think i will do what you did. any suggestions i saw a video for the belkin vision n1 but does that also need a modem?

 

[The-Wolf]

I have the G+ moden router
and Belkins' help desk were fantastic in helping set it up.

 

[Ashley1991]

sorry i cant remember what mine is called its a belkin but i cant find a name on the modem/router

Ash

 

[Liam50]

I have the G+ moden router
and Belkins' help desk were fantastic in helping set it up.

really? cause after reading reviews a lot of people slate the belkin support left right and center.

 

[Liam50]

after researching a little do you think it would be an adequate modem and easy to link with the current belkin router?
http/www.broadbandstuff.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=149_150&sku=Draytek_Vigor_120_ADSL_Ethernet_Modem&products_id=1672&osCsid=c996f8d6b17cf4a6025a78721f23ee02&

 

[raptorrex]

I recently purchased the Belkin N+ wireless router and because i know very little about routers and networking i didn't realize that it requires a separate modem to run it. What would be the best modem to run along side the router?

need some details before a recommendation can be made:
1, what network/provider
2, what modem did they give you?

modem routers are only for telephone line connections. ie BT, O2, Talk talk. no use at all for cable connection.

 

[Liam50]

we are with virgin media.
we didn't recieve a modem from them.

 

[raptorrex]

we are with virgin media.
we didn't recieve a modem from them.

?? Virgin always provide a modem. you cant get one, that works, from anyone else. so contact virgin. its your only hope. as for a router (no such thing as a cable modem-router). any "router only" will do. if you go for "N". make sure you home pc or laptop, actually has "N" capability. or you need a £40 dongle, to take advantage.
for an "N" router i'd suggest the, D-LINK DIR-655 xtream N
for G any Netgear or Dynamode "cheepo" will be fine.

 

[The-Wolf]

Virgin always provide a modem. you cant get one, that works, from anyone else.

thats BS
I am with virgin and I use my belkin router modem.
all you need is your user name and password from virgin

 

[kaivalagi]

I am using router with Virgin's cable modem, the vast majority with Virgin have a cable modem that provides a standard network (RJ45) connection for internet access, so the router normally needs to be one with a WAN RJ45 port (as was bought) rather than a telephone cable for outside connections (router with built in modem)...that being said there are obviously some who have other arrangements just so there isn't one right way to do things

I guess the best place to start is what was your old setup that worked like?