16-10-2005, 13:46
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Wireless Network
I have a 300k ntl USB cable modem on my PC.. i also i have 2 laptops with built in wifi technology.... problem is i need to share my PC connection with these 2 laptops wirelessly... I was wondering will this device be all I need for this?
http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satel...VisitorWrapper
I havent got a spare ethernet port on my PC so thats why i chose this product as it connects through usb port on computer... so is this product all I will need for my wireless network to function?
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16-10-2005, 13:56
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Re: Wireless Network
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I don't think it will work. That product includes a cable modem, so presumably you are expecting to replace your existing ntl modem. You can't do that, you need a modem that ntl recognises as part of it's network, or you just will not get broadband. Basically you have to use the ntl supplied modem.
Your modem, does it only have a USB port, or is there an ehternet port that you don't use at the moment?
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16-10-2005, 15:28
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Re: Wireless Network
there is an ethernet port on the back of USB modem that I don't use, because i dont have a spare NIC port on my computer..
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16-10-2005, 15:40
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Re: Wireless Network
What is your NIC used for then?
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Could whats plugged in there not be plugged into a standard ethernet/wireless broadband router, and plug the cable modem into the internet port on the router?
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16-10-2005, 15:42
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Re: Wireless Network
I don't have a NIC port on my computer lol
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24-10-2005, 12:47
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Re: Wireless Network
would i need to buy a ethernet card for my PC or can i still connect my computer to a router via USB? any recommendations on a router for this?
Thx 4 your help..
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24-10-2005, 12:57
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Re: Wireless Network
they have built in wifi cards etc. but do not have an access point to connect to so i want to share my pc's internet, is it possible to connect to the router via usb and not use ethernet?
thx
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24-10-2005, 13:03
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Re: Wireless Network
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Originally Posted by Adh
is it possible to connect to the router via usb and not use ethernet?
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No. But as others have said, equipping your PC with ethernet is very cheap and very easy - don't let it stop you.
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