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BorderLine
15-01-2006, 18:03
Ok, kinda tricky question! I would like just to buy an 10m Ethernet cable to connect the BB Box to my computer in my room! It's already using USB on the computer beside it! So, I know you can't use the internet twice by using Ethernet and USB! But, I was wondering because I'm not allowed to use this computer anymore for about a week and sometimes I would like to! So, Could I just buy an ethernet cable plug it in and connect with my computer? Thanks in advance! Is there anything I need to know before it will let me use the internet in my room! Thanks!
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need to know quick as im going to pcworld in 15mins!
Yes that's fine but you need to power off the modem and PC before changing the device or connection type.
im not 100% sure what u wanna do
but i assume u want to use the ethernet to connect a differant computer right??
from what i remember reading
u cant use both as u already pointed out
so dont think u cant have both a ethernet and USB connecting to the modem at the same time
and if u want to change to using the ethernet u need to
turn off the modem remove USB, connect ethernet
then reboot the modem
i think some1 will come along and confirm if what im saying is correct or not
Edit:
hehe beaten by 1 min :P
BorderLine
15-01-2006, 18:05
Kool! thanks! is just my dad sometimes uses the computer without even using the internet so, it would be handy lol!
well if u can afford it
u might be better off getting a router or something so that both of the computers can get online at the same time
BorderLine
15-01-2006, 18:14
Nah! it's cheaper the other way
KevAmiga
15-01-2006, 19:16
Cheaper maybe, but swapping back / forth can have disadvantages.
The ports on the back of the ambit modem's are sometimes (as with lots of devices of that kind) a bit fragile. Its not designed to be swapped all the time.
Plus, if you and your dad are both able to use Ethernet then you will have the advantage of a hardware firewall for extra security if you were to purchase a router. They are not all that expensive.
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