Alright, I guess I had it a bit mixed up but still generally the same issue, it isn't a wireless reciever, their internet comes in through the cable tv, but nowhere in the system are there ethernet cords, it goes from an antenna (RF) cable into a box, and then into the computer via USB. same issue though, no ethernet...
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I've haven't seen any routers yet that support usb modems. They probably do have the option to get an ethernet modem instead of a usb one. Anyways with a usb modem you will have to use another computer to share the internet. Option one would be to use a system running windows XP or higher, and use the internet connection sharing wizard to assign an ip to the router using a crossover cable from the computers ethernet port to the internet port on the router. The other more robust but harder to configure option would be to install linux on a pc (preferably one that is router based solution like untangle) and again run a crossover cable from the computers ethernet port to the routers internet port, to get wireless. However one problem you might encounter is that usb modems need drivers, and the driver for the modem may not be available on some versions of linux. The easiest solution however would be to get an ethernet based modem and just plug it directly into the router.
Originally Posted by holtzman Alright, I guess I had it a bit mixed up but still generally the same issue, it isn't a wireless reciever, their internet comes in through the cable tv, but nowhere in the system are there ethernet cords, it goes from an antenna (RF) cable into a box, and then into the computer via USB. same issue though, no ethernet... |
They most likely have an Ethernet port on the modem they use. Several modems here in the state also have that functioning type of use. You can hook the modem up via a USB port and then install the drivers for the modem and then you are good to go.
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You can still use the Ethernet cord, just be sure to bring a couple with you and be sure to get an adapter for the wall, because they most likely use a different current for their power.
So, instead of using the USB port, you would hook the modem up to a router as normal, and use it that way. Unless their ISP prohibits or limits access to the Ethernet jack, they should be fine with any router.
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You can still use the Ethernet cord, just be sure to bring a couple with you and be sure to get an adapter for the wall, because they most likely use a different current for their power.
So, instead of using the USB port, you would hook the modem up to a router as normal, and use it that way. Unless their ISP prohibits or limits access to the Ethernet jack, they should be fine with any router.
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