Elite Member
Hi
after struggling for ages with my "Linksys wireless 2.4GHZ" my friend now tells me i need a modem with ethernet connection. i have a sagem modem.
I have an external modem (USB port).
he says i need a wireless router with built on modem, or a new modem with ethernet port to attach to the router.
Is that right!?!?
Thanks
D-A-L Team Member (UK)
if your modem c0connects to your PC with USB you will need a modem with Ethernet connection or a wireless modem router.
are you on ADSL (coming down phone line with a splitter)
Elite Member
Yes im on ADSL.
The Modem is indeed connected to the PC with a Type B USB.
ta
D-A-L Team Member (UK)
has your modem got a Ethernet port, if not it would be easier to get a modem that connects with Ethernet, then you can connect straight to the WAN port on the router.
read this regarding Ethernet over USB
http://www.d-a-l.com/help/showthread.php?t=43158
Elite Member
Thanks-
no my modem does not have an ethernet port- that is the issue- my friend says i either need a modem with ethernet port or a wireless router with built in modem. is that right!?!
so al i need is a modem with ethernet port?
cheers
Originally Posted by brain_damage
D-A-L Team Member (UK)
yes that's all any decent PC shop should have one, they're not all that expensive and Ethernet is better than USB
Elite Member
thanks for your help
Elite Member
sorry! onem ore question if you dont mind...
i can either sell my linksys 2.4ghz (54mbs) broadband router and 802.11b netgear card and buy a new one with modem, or keep it and buy a new ethernet modem. which would you advise?!
i would assume 2.4ghz (54mbs) is out of date now!
thanks
D-A-L Team Member (UK)
Don't mind at all
I'm still using 54mbs on the wireless set up
it's up to you depens on how much you want to spend, you've already got a router
Elite Member
cool, ive arranged to buy an external modem with ethernet port for a tenner. so ill be keeping my router.
thanks for your help
