[_Scott_]

I currently have Tiscali BB - 4meg and received a call the other day asking me to upgrade to Tisclai TV. I currently run the BB through a USR 9110 router which my Wii also connects to.

If i "upgraded" to Tiscali TV would i receive a new router which would fully replace the above? Im assuming they'll just send a generic lump of plastic which is only fit for the one purpose it was designed for? If so can my existing router be accommodated in the set-up? (I only have one active phone socket) Also is the router wireless as I don’t fancy running a cable all the way down the hall and into the lounge (laminate flooring)

Also how bad is the set-top box? is there more than one model? If so which is best to go for?

Any other advice would be much appreciated.

Cheers,
Scott.

[MK_Brett]

Originally Posted by _Scott_

If i "upgraded" to Tiscali TV would i receive a new router which would fully replace the above?

Yes

Originally Posted by _Scott_

Im assuming they'll just send a generic lump of plastic which is only fit for the one purpose it was designed for?

We will send you a router that is specifically configured to work with the TV service.

Originally Posted by _Scott_

If so can my existing router be accommodated in the set-up? (I only have one active phone socket)

No

Originally Posted by _Scott_

Also is the router wireless as I don’t fancy running a cable all the way down the hall and into the lounge (laminate flooring)

The router is wireless, however the STB is not. A good alternative to cabling the STB would be to run a Homeplug Kit. We recommend the 85MBps and above for this. Ask for details when you sign up.

Originally Posted by _Scott_

Also how bad is the set-top box? is there more than one model? If so which is best to go for?

The STB is very good, the PVR is also very good, but I suggest you read more user reviews on here or on Digital Spy.

[ilp]

Originally Posted by MK_Brett

The router is wireless, however the STB is not. A good alternative to cabling the STB would be to run a Homeplug Kit. We recommend the 85MBps and above for this. Ask for details when you sign up.

Would it be possible to post some details on how to use homeplugs to connect modem/router to set top box (so can put modem/router next to phone socket instead of currently long phone cable from phone socket to router/modem by the tv)? Most homeplugs seem to claim to be plug-and-play and therefore should be straightforward but like to check if anything different with homeplugs connecting router to Tiscali STB instead of normal usage of connecting router to a PC.
I remember reading something on digitial spy about this couple of months back, but cannot find the post/thread.
thanks, Ian.

[MK_Brett]

Originally Posted by ilp

Would it be possible to post some details on how to use homeplugs to connect modem/router to set top box (so can put modem/router next to phone socket instead of currently long phone cable from phone socket to router/modem by the tv)? Most homeplugs seem to claim to be plug-and-play and therefore should be straightforward but like to check if anything different with homeplugs connecting router to Tiscali STB instead of normal usage of connecting router to a PC.
I remember reading something on digitial spy about this couple of months back, but cannot find the post/thread.
thanks, Ian.

I was amazed at how easy it was myself. Plug in to mains and attach ethernet cable to router. Plug the other one into the mains near TV and attach ethernet cable to STB. Couldn't be easier

[RoughRider]

I have the new router doing my Tiscali TV. Is it the case that no existing routers could be incorporated, or just that some of them lack functionality and it would be complex to set them up?

I ask because (i) I have run out of ethernet ports (ii) I was familiar with my old box e.g. port forwarding, adding services, security - and I am struggling to learn the same about my new one (I need to as I just bought a NAS).

Alternatively is there a very detailed guide + forums on the tiscali one I now have? I don't even know what model it is?

Thank you

[MK_Brett]

It is possible to up link to another router as long as this functionality exists within the router. I'm not sure if you can do this with our router. If this is not done right, you'll end up with something known as double natting and this will give you a headache!
The alternative would be to extend your network with a Hub/switch although this would introduce it's own problems.
If you look underneath your router, you might get a better idea of what it is and could Google the info you need, alternatively, there is (usually) a PDF of the manual on the install disc. Just open the CD in explorer to find it.

[arcuk73]

Worth a read... few posts down explains how to use two routers..

Why?

well the wirless on the siemens router is problamatic