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Justin · 23-09-08, 11:33 AM

Hi there, sorry for the noob questions about to come.
Purchased a flashed modem from Ebay (not sure wether it was wise or not).
Its a black modem and ref number on is 255 ntl 250

Its arrived without a power supply.Are they pretty standard and can i get them from Maplins?. Any particular model?

The inline splitter for the cable. Is that a particular type or model.?Again from Maplins?

The cable itself. Same again. A particular grade or type of cable.

Cheers for any help.

abaaba · 23-09-08, 12:15 PM

the power is just: output 10v 1.2amp, splitter and a the cable is just normal spilitter and cable from maplins.

PS: if u not sure Check ur cable feed and get the same one. Just ask spilitter for N*l am sure there aint that difference, hope this helps

jonjlp · 23-09-08, 01:18 PM

If you already have a subbed modem use that power supply.I too bought a box off flea-bay no power unit supplied.Maybe slight voltage difference if you check both boxes but nowt to worry about.
Just get your cable and splitter and have fun.
Good luck

Justin · 23-09-08, 02:57 PM

Hi and thanks for the replies.
My plan is to run both modems. So i really do need another power supply.
I took the modem to Maplins and some kid told me i would have to get 1 direct from Virgin as it was 10v. Is this correct or will a 9v or 12v one do the job?.

jonjlp · 23-09-08, 04:46 PM

Read somewhere that modems are tested to a far greater range than + or - 2Volts.
Thats why i decided to use existing VM psu @12v on ambit 250 modem which is 10V (or vice versa),had no trouble what so ever.You'll be ok @ 12volts!!!!!!!!!!!
Regards

Justin · 23-09-08, 04:58 PM

Cheers Jonjip.
Just need the elusive mac address and can fire it up now then.

23-09-08, 11:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
Justin Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Noobs questions Hi there, sorry for the noob questions about to come. Purchased a flashed modem from Ebay (not sure wether it was wise or not). Its a black modem and ref number on is 255 ntl 250 Its arrived without a power supply.Are they pretty standard and can i get them from Maplins?. Any particular model? The inline splitter for the cable. Is that a particular type or model.?Again from Maplins? The cable itself. Same again. A particular grade or type of cable. Cheers for any help.

23-09-08, 12:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
abaaba Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: out of this world Posts: 1,366 Thanks: 223 Thanked 170 Times in 157 Posts	Re: Noobs questions the power is just: output 10v 1.2amp, splitter and a the cable is just normal spilitter and cable from maplins. PS: if u not sure Check ur cable feed and get the same one. Just ask spilitter for Nl am sure there aint that difference, hope this helps __________________ All info s 4educational purposes only! La liga, UCL, Kings Cup, Club World Cup, Spanish Super Cup & European Super Cup champions.*

23-09-08, 01:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
jonjlp Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Somewhere Posts: 145 Thanks: 82 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Noobs questions If you already have a subbed modem use that power supply.I too bought a box off flea-bay no power unit supplied.Maybe slight voltage difference if you check both boxes but nowt to worry about. Just get your cable and splitter and have fun. Good luck

23-09-08, 02:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
Justin Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Noobs questions Hi and thanks for the replies. My plan is to run both modems. So i really do need another power supply. I took the modem to Maplins and some kid told me i would have to get 1 direct from Virgin as it was 10v. Is this correct or will a 9v or 12v one do the job?.

23-09-08, 04:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
jonjlp Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Somewhere Posts: 145 Thanks: 82 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Noobs questions Read somewhere that modems are tested to a far greater range than + or - 2Volts. Thats why i decided to use existing VM psu @12v on ambit 250 modem which is 10V (or vice versa),had no trouble what so ever.You'll be ok @ 12volts!!!!!!!!!!! Regards

23-09-08, 04:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
Justin Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Noobs questions Cheers Jonjip. Just need the elusive mac address and can fire it up now then.

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