Cable modem...?

[RESmonkey]

Well, I have a cable modem with an Ethernet out and a USB out. I use the USB out to my PC, and the Ethernet out to my game console.

Question: Is this a proper setup? They both receive internet, but are they harming each other's connections or anything?

Other option I have: giving the game console internet by Ethernet from PC to console.

 

[nismotigerwvu]

I don't really think it works that way....but if it does...then more power to you...but it sounds like you need to get a router...they are pretty cheap...go look in the hot deals forum for one...I just picked up a buffalo WHR-G54S (a nice wireless unit that can be flashed with DDWRT for extra options) for like 30 bucks...wired ones run even less

 

[PurdueRy]

You can't have internet via that USB port...

That is typically for a network printer

 

[Twsmit]

It should work fine. Just FYI the USB port is for legacy systems without ethernet. Your setup should work fine, but i would look into getting a router, the NAT function will provide some security behind a firewall and will speed up your computer a little by not working the CPU by processing the USB signals.

 

[RESmonkey]

Oh, thanks for the insight. But the current setup is still fine, correct? I only have one NIC card behind my PC, so I can't switch to using ethernet (I'll get a router asap).

 

[Slick5150]

Originally posted by: RESmonkey
Oh, thanks for the insight. But the current setup is still fine, correct? I only have one NIC card behind my PC, so I can't switch to using ethernet (I'll get a router asap).

What are you using the NIC for if you're connecting to the cable modem via USB?

 

[SonicIce]

Originally posted by: PurdueRy
You can't have internet via that USB port...

That is typically for a network printer

is that possible on most modems?

 

[mechBgon]

Originally posted by: RESmonkey
Oh, thanks for the insight. But the current setup is still fine, correct? I only have one NIC card behind my PC, so I can't switch to using ethernet (I'll get a router asap).

In the meanwhile, make sure your firewall is up (Windows Firewall or some other firewall), that your system is patched (check at Windows Update), and that your other stuff is patched too (check at Secunia's checkup).

 

[RESmonkey]

I just got off the phone with my ISP, wow...they didn't outsource yet, but they hired some lady with questionable knowledge....

The lady said one 2 correct things:
-It wasn't designed for 2 PC's
-I have up to 3 IP addresses

The rest of what she said was wrong (I asked if I could just return their cable modem I currently rent and buy a new one):
-Commercial modems aren't capable of 6Mbps...WTF?
-All of their (ISP) modems can do 6Mbps (WRONG! Mine does NOT! It's max is 1Mbps!)
-I won't be able to get "Ultra and Ultra Ultra Plus" speeds with commercial modems

 

[RESmonkey]

Wait, she may be right about my modem being able to do 6Mbps...I'm confused!
Here is my modem
http://www.satlan.pl/pliki/pdfy/dpx100.pdf

I want to buy this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16825122106

Would that be an upgrade or downgrade? I'm paying for 4Mbps Downstream.

 

[Googer]

Originally posted by: nismotigerwvu
I don't really think it works that way....but if it does...then more power to you...but it sounds like you need to get a router...they are pretty cheap...go look in the hot deals forum for one...I just picked up a buffalo WHR-G54S (a nice wireless unit that can be flashed with DDWRT for extra options) for like 30 bucks...wired ones run even less

I just saw a combo cable modem, router, and switch for $24 in this weekends sunday flier. I think it was either: CompUSA, Best Buy, Office Depot, or Circuit City. Check your weekend ad to see if the same deal is avialble in your area.

 

[Googer]

Originally posted by: PurdueRy
You can't have internet via that USB port...

That is typically for a network printer

:thumbsdown:

Wrong.

 

[RESmonkey]

Originally posted by: Googer

Originally posted by: nismotigerwvu
I don't really think it works that way....but if it does...then more power to you...but it sounds like you need to get a router...they are pretty cheap...go look in the hot deals forum for one...I just picked up a buffalo WHR-G54S (a nice wireless unit that can be flashed with DDWRT for extra options) for like 30 bucks...wired ones run even less

I just saw a combo cable modem, router, and switch for $24 in this weekends sunday flier. I think it was either: CompUSA, Best Buy, Office Depot, or Circuit City. Check your weekend ad to see if the same deal is avialble in your area.

Checked them all. Didn't find anything. Did I miss it, or...?

 

[Old Hippie]

All of their (ISP) modems can do 6Mbps (WRONG! Mine does NOT! It's max is 1Mbps!)

I'm paying for 4Mbps Downstream.

Most companies will not let you use your own modem.

 

[Googer]

Originally posted by: RESmonkey

Originally posted by: Googer

Originally posted by: nismotigerwvu
I don't really think it works that way....but if it does...then more power to you...but it sounds like you need to get a router...they are pretty cheap...go look in the hot deals forum for one...I just picked up a buffalo WHR-G54S (a nice wireless unit that can be flashed with DDWRT for extra options) for like 30 bucks...wired ones run even less

I just saw a combo cable modem, router, and switch for $24 in this weekends sunday flier. I think it was either: CompUSA, Best Buy, Office Depot, or Circuit City. Check your weekend ad to see if the same deal is avialble in your area.

Checked them all. Didn't find anything. Did I miss it, or...?

Office Depot Item# 195914

http://www.officedepot.com/tex...rue&Ntt=195914&x=0&y=0

 

[JackMDS]

This is very inappropriate setup.

By using two external IPs you do not have a private network, each of your devices (does not matter computer or other network device) is connected directly to the Internet and the Internet becomes you homw Network.

The result is very unsafe, slow, and quirky system.

You need to buy a Cable/DSL Router and configure a Normal LAN.

In general, it looks like this, http://www.ezlan.net/network/router.jpg

Example for a good Router here, http://www.ezlan.net/buffalo.html

Good price this week here,

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm...m/ccd/productDetail.do

When setting an Internet Cable connection with a Router you might need to authenticate the Router.

How to Fix Cable/DSL Internet authentication (password). - http://www.ezlan.net/broadband.html