Rob Malpass wrote:
> Hi all
>
> This is a bit OT but it is network related. I'm moving from having
> my Virgin (formerly NTL) broadband supplied by set-top box to being
> supplied via cablemodem. Apparently this provides a completely free
> upgrade from 1Mb to 2Mb - and the best part - no engineer required.
>
> Here's the problem... I was told that my existing wall point would
> have two terminals: one already going to the STB and one spare which
> would connect to the cm they're sending out to me. Great I thought -
> I just connect the new cm to the router, connect it to the spare wall
> point and hey presto (once I register it). You'd think I'd know
> better after 7 years with ntl / C&W / Virgin.
>
> Turns out that there's one white box on the wall and only one terminal
> on it - that's obviously connected to the STB. I've just spoken to
> Virgin who assure me that it's not just a cm on its way to me -
> there's a splitter on its way as welll. Hmm.
>
> Question is - if (as I strongly suspect) the cm arrives and the
> splitter doesn't - can I buy one from somewhere? I've googled "coax
> splitter" but I'm getting gadgets that split one TV signal into two.
>
> I guess I should also ask if anyone's been in the same situation and
> attempted to do this without an engineer visiting?
>
> Cheers
> Rob
>
>
Rob, it definitely comes with a slitter. I still have mine as I didn't
need it so I'll send you it if needed.
John.
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