Re: Virgin Media Wireless Issues

shesbenevolnet wrote:
> I've recently changed from BT internet to Virgin Media. I previously was
> using a Netgear DG834G v3 ADSL Modem Router which enabled me to use the
> internet wirelessly with my iMac and MacBook. I have now been provided
> with a Virgin Media DSL Modem (Model No E08C007) which does not work
> wirelessly. I was informed that if I connected my previous Netgear
> router to the new modem via the ethernet cable, it would transmit a
> wireless signal and I could go back to using my internet wirelessly.
> This does not work however and currently I am having to plug in the
> ethernet cable to my MacBook - incredibly frustrating after being used
> to wireless. Virgin Media have suggested that I call their £1 per minute
> PC help-line. I am not willing to do so. Please can anyone offer me a
> solution?


You connected your modem to the router's WAN port, yes? And then
rebooted both router and modem?

Also you would need to configure your router to work with VM's ADSL
service. The manual for the router should explain the basics, the userid
etc will be as per your Mac's config.