Author Topic: Linksys problem... (Read 421 times)

Octavius · « **on:** December 14, 2002, 05:55:47 PM »

I just purchased a Linksys wireless router.

I have a cable modem (Time-Warner Cable) and connects fom the modem to PC via USB (ethernet cable goes into a converter of some sort). As the software configures the router, it gives me this bs about not finding any sort of connection to the isp. I havent been able to use the motherboard's integrated ethernet card (it doesnt recognize the connection for some reason and it IS enabled in the bios).

Is the USB connection screwing something up? Can I only go through the USB connnection thingy or does it matter if its through the card?

I haven't done much networking (as you can probably tell) and any help would be extremely appreciated.

System:

Windows XP
ECS K7S5A mobo
AMD T-bird 1.2ghz
384mb PC2100
GF3 Ti200
Soundblaster Audigy

PS: Is the 1394 networking (125 mb connect) included w/ the Audigy pretty expensive?

Octavius · « **Reply #1 on:** December 15, 2002, 07:30:02 PM »

Reschke · « **Reply #2 on:** December 16, 2002, 02:55:29 PM »

Can you not get a direct connect of ethernet to ethernet? I am asking because I was just able to specify to BellSouth (my ISP for ADSL) that I wanted ethernet connection only. I am moving and they were going to send me a "self installation ADSL kit" that was USB connection only. Well I asked about ethernet due to already having my NIC in the PC and the guy said he would change it over to ethernet on the selection and get that coming to me ASAP. Maybe all you have to do is call the cable company and get that. I hate having networking stuff going through USB.

Octavius · « **Reply #3 on:** December 16, 2002, 03:14:34 PM »

I'm going to call them and ask when I get home. Thanks Reschke!