Originally Posted by Steve B 
so tell us chis, what happens when you put the CD in the drive?
the only time you would need to use the CD is if the modem is being connected via USB. Thats the advantage that cable broadband has over adsl, theres an ethernet port on your modem, so use it.
a) its a more stable connection
b) its driverless
c) did i mention its more stable?
Not true, the CD Virgin/NTL give you runs internet explorer to a specified IP address to get to the registration website. They don't tell you how to get to that website (well the IP) manually, and therefore you have to use the CD.