Router that needs a separate modem?

[mariner2]

Have I got this wrong?
I'm not computer illiterate by any means but I had no idea you could buy a router that needs a separate modem. I found out the hard way by buying one and finding it doesn't work on its own.
I thought separate modems disapperared 10 years ago? My previous router and the one at work don't need one, you just plug the phone line into them, and there was absolutely no reason to think this was any different.

[VHG]

Are you on ADSL or Virgin cable?

Until a year or so back I had a Virgin media cable connection that had a separate modem and router.

I upgraded a few months ago and now have a combined modem/router, but I bet there are a loads of people on Virgin cable who still have separate modem and router.

[Old_Geezer]

A router routes data to different places, a modem changes the signalling so it can be used on your telephone/broadband line. They can come in the same box and often do, but need not.

If you have one without a modem you'll need to buy a second box to connect your system to the outside world. Do you have the option to return & exchange first though ?

[daffy654]

I still have seperate modem and router (Virgin Media), I am upgrading on the 21st to the 100mbs broadband and will be getting their superhub then which is the all-in-one.

[rojash]

Believe it or not, routers can be used for things other can connecting you to broadband, so yes, they can come without a modem.

[mariner2]

I have since been informed that it wouldn't have worked anyway as my broadband is with Sky and they have it locked up so you have to use theirs!
Just about to phone them and demand a new one or else we'll go elsewhere.

[ChuckFickens]

It is perfectly possible to use another ADSL router with SKY, all you need is the log on details...

https://www.cm9.net/skypass/

It's strictly speaking against their terms and conditions but they don't enforce it, just don't expect any support from them with regards to the router.

However, if you are saying the router you purchased requires a separate modem it sounds like you purchased a cable router, not an ADSL one.

(which looking at your previous question you did http://www.netgear.co...lesharing/WGR614.aspx )

[Old_Geezer]

Back to the request for exchange or credit note request then ? If you offer to buy a more expensive/better quality ADSL modem/router in exchange, maybe it'll work out.