Hi,
My desktop PC is connected to the internet via USB to a cable modem. Apparently I should have been using an ethernet cable but I tried that a couple of times and it never seemed to work so I stuck with USB and it was fine.
Now I've bought a wireless laptop and I got a Netgear wireless router from Virgin Media (my ISP). I plugged in all the cables as directed, ran the CD-ROM and everything worked OK on my laptop. Strong signal, fast connection, everything good.
But I still need to connect my desktop PC to the internet too. It's not wireless enabled and I really don't want to bother with that as the modem (and now the router) sits right on my desk.
Can I use BOTH connections from my modem? i.e.
1.Ethernet port to wireless router for my laptop
AND
2. USB to my desktop
I've tried it but it doesn't seem to work. I also tried my other ethernet cable again, connecting my router to my desktop PC, but that doesn't work either.
If I don't have the USB connected to the modem, then my Network Connections folder does not show any Local Area Connection. If I plug it back in, it reappears. However if my USB is plugged into the modem, I don't seem able to get a wireless connection, and the "internet" light on the router glows orange instead of red. Maybe these cables should NOT be used together as they are interfering with each other?
My ISP's helpdesk weren't much help. The guy seemed unable to comprehend that my old PC was working fine with USB and cable modem and kept telling me I should be using ethernet. At least I think that's what he was saying. His accent made it difficult to distinguish between "internet" and "ethernet"
I'd be very grateful for any pointers.
Pat.
My desktop PC is connected to the internet via USB to a cable modem. Apparently I should have been using an ethernet cable but I tried that a couple of times and it never seemed to work so I stuck with USB and it was fine.
Now I've bought a wireless laptop and I got a Netgear wireless router from Virgin Media (my ISP). I plugged in all the cables as directed, ran the CD-ROM and everything worked OK on my laptop. Strong signal, fast connection, everything good.
But I still need to connect my desktop PC to the internet too. It's not wireless enabled and I really don't want to bother with that as the modem (and now the router) sits right on my desk.
Can I use BOTH connections from my modem? i.e.
1.Ethernet port to wireless router for my laptop
AND
2. USB to my desktop
I've tried it but it doesn't seem to work. I also tried my other ethernet cable again, connecting my router to my desktop PC, but that doesn't work either.
If I don't have the USB connected to the modem, then my Network Connections folder does not show any Local Area Connection. If I plug it back in, it reappears. However if my USB is plugged into the modem, I don't seem able to get a wireless connection, and the "internet" light on the router glows orange instead of red. Maybe these cables should NOT be used together as they are interfering with each other?
My ISP's helpdesk weren't much help. The guy seemed unable to comprehend that my old PC was working fine with USB and cable modem and kept telling me I should be using ethernet. At least I think that's what he was saying. His accent made it difficult to distinguish between "internet" and "ethernet"
I'd be very grateful for any pointers.
Pat.