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December 1st, 2005 13:00
Advice/Config for Cable Modem and Wireless Router - HELP!
Hi everyone. I just strarted using a Motorola SB5120 Surfboard Cable Modem (it has the choice of the either a USB or Ethernet Connection and a connect/disconnect button) for my cable internet connection (Comcast). Per the advice of the guys at Best Buy, I hooked the cable modem up via the ethernet (over the USB). Was this a good idea? Now I am looking into buying a Wireless Router (preferrably a Motorola one- unless you have a better suggestion) for 2 reasons...
1. I have a Nintendo DS (WiFi) that I'd like to use via the router (through my computer for now)
2. My girlfriend (who lives with me) is planning on purchasing her own computer soon, so I'm going to eventually need a router for her anyway.
My questions are:
1. Did I do the right thing by connecting the Cable Modem via the ethernet over the USB?
2. I'd like to purchase a Wireless Router soon. What's a good Motorola one? It'll be on my computer for the time being (for the Nintendo DS connection), but eventually it'll go onto her (as yet unknown) computer).
3. If I hook up the Wireless Router to my computer, should I use the USB or Ethernet connection. Should I, in turn, switch my Cable Modem Ethernet Connection?
4. Any advice, in generally, would be appreciated.
Sorry I know these are Newbie questions, but I am totally lost as far as this stuff goes. Thanks in advance.
MY SPECS: Dell Dimension 4700, 2 GB RAM, Hard drive 141 GB Capacity (90% used), good amount of USB connections available, NIC Card is Intel R (100) (whatever came standard w/ the system. Motorola SB 5120 Cable Modem hooked up via Ethernet, SoundBlaster Live 24-Bit Sound, Nvidea GE Force 6800 GT Video Card, Standard 56 K Modem still installed.
Any other questions please ask! Thank you so much in advance!
Jeff
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December 1st, 2005 17:00
First, the Ethernet is the preferred (and best) connection.
As far as a brand/type of wireless router, that is debateable and personal preference. I installed a home wireless system for a customer about a year ago and I wasn't really impressed with the Motorola system, but the customer had already purchased it and I was just there to get it working. I installed a Linksys wireless system for another customer and it installed with a lot less hassle and according to the customer it's working "great".