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Tezcatlipoca · 02-06-2004, 18:51

to CF

The WRT54G (& most other broadband routers, apart from some ADSL ones) can only use ethernet - not USB.

So yes, you will need to use ethernet to connect the modem to the router, & ethernet [or another wireless adapter] to connect the router to the main PC.

Ethernet cards are v cheap (tenner or less), & are very easy to fit.

I've got a WRT54G myself & it's a great router

Once you've got your router, you should have a look at this thread about wireless security

- http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/showthread.php?t=8435

Oh, & not quite on topic, but I'd also recommend Robin Walker's site, for a whole load of info on cable broadband: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/robin.d...ips/index.html

02-06-2004, 18:51	#2
Tezcatlipoca Inactive Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Cambridge Posts: 16,760	Re: Ntl Home 100 & wireless network router to CF The WRT54G (& most other broadband routers, apart from some ADSL ones) can only use ethernet - not USB. So yes, you will need to use ethernet to connect the modem to the router, & ethernet [or another wireless adapter] to connect the router to the main PC. Ethernet cards are v cheap (tenner or less), & are very easy to fit. I've got a WRT54G myself & it's a great router Once you've got your router, you should have a look at this thread about wireless security - http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/showthread.php?t=8435 Oh, & not quite on topic, but I'd also recommend Robin Walker's site, for a whole load of info on cable broadband: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/robin.d...ips/index.html