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localfisher · 30-06-08, 11:56 AM

Hello can anyone recommend a modded modem for myself?
I have no knowledge with these but know a little about computers.
I live in cardiff, have 2mb broadband with cable provider VM.
I already have a wireless router (netgear).
Can i purchase a simple plug and play modem with CD etc or is it much more harder than this?
Ive tried lincsats web shop but cannot see them.
Can anyone give me some help.
I will be reading the haynes manual as soon as i find it!, and as soon as i get home.

thanks

geforcefx · 01-07-08, 10:44 AM

m8 i would go 4 a Ambit 200 + model ..iv got the 200 & its working great !

(im not sure about the router tho......)

kid_warrior · 01-07-08, 02:54 PM

Take A LooK Here.......

Haynes Guide

Enjoy

Kid

localfisher · 01-07-08, 02:58 PM

yeah ive problems in work with this site
theres a trojan on there and it affected my works computer.
the sites now been blocked by the company

zedsdead · 01-07-08, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by localfisher

Hello can anyone recommend a modded modem for myself?

i prefer the sb5101e, easy to configure with the 250 configurator.

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Originally Posted by localfisher

I already have a wireless router (netgear).

that will still work the same way as its doing now

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Originally Posted by localfisher

Can i purchase a simple plug and play modem with CD etc or is it much more harder than this?
Ive tried lincsats web shop but cannot see them.

its slightly more involved than just plug and play.
u will get a modem from ebay.

Quote:

Originally Posted by localfisher

Can anyone give me some help.

Read the manual and ask about the confusing bits

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Originally Posted by localfisher

I will be reading the haynes manual as soon as i find it!, and as soon as i get home.

thanks

Good luck

All modems require the samethings to make them work:
tftp ip address
a valid mac address
and the ds frequency

callum16 · 03-07-08, 02:14 PM

thanks

billybob69 · 04-07-08, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by localfisher

Hello can anyone recommend a modded modem for myself?

I'm guessing that the Ambit 250 is probably the easiest to mod. I've found the Motorola 5100 relatively easy to mod, but it does require you to open it up and solder a part onto the board.

localfisher - Check your PM.

geforcefx · 04-07-08, 09:12 AM

YES. @ billybob69 ......................i would perfer NOT to any soldering, if it can be helped

30-06-08, 11:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
localfisher Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 65 Thanks: 7 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Cable modems Hello can anyone recommend a modded modem for myself? I have no knowledge with these but know a little about computers. I live in cardiff, have 2mb broadband with cable provider VM. I already have a wireless router (netgear). Can i purchase a simple plug and play modem with CD etc or is it much more harder than this? Ive tried lincsats web shop but cannot see them. Can anyone give me some help. I will be reading the haynes manual as soon as i find it!, and as soon as i get home. thanks

01-07-08, 10:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
geforcefx Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 837 Thanks: 45 Thanked 31 Times in 30 Posts	Re: Cable modems m8 i would go 4 a Ambit 200 + model ..iv got the 200 & its working great ! (im not sure about the router tho......)

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kid_warrior Howtostopcomputerviruses Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: England Posts: 308 Thanks: 85 Thanked 95 Times in 66 Posts	Re: Cable modems Take A LooK Here....... Haynes Guide Enjoy Kid

01-07-08, 02:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
localfisher Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 65 Thanks: 7 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Cable modems yeah ive problems in work with this site theres a trojan on there and it affected my works computer. the sites now been blocked by the company

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callum16 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 267 Thanks: 37 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Cable modems thanks

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geforcefx Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 837 Thanks: 45 Thanked 31 Times in 30 Posts	Re: Cable modems YES. @ billybob69 ......................i would perfer NOT to any soldering, if it can be helped

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