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BenMcr · 31-05-2010, 11:28

Back in 2003 ntl used to do a 'console' service which enabled both the USB and the Ethernet sockets with seperate IP addresses

http://pressoffice.virginmedia.com/p...4642&highlight=

Didn't last long though once PCs started getting Ethernet sockets and routers became a lot cheaper along with the speeds of the broadband going faster than the USB sockets would allow.

I also doubt the newest modems have the ability built into them

31-05-2010, 11:28	#9
BenMcr Virgin Media Staff Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Manchester Services: 360 x2, Maxit TV, Sky Sports and Sky Cinema. Gig1 Posts: 17,929	Re: Why use the usb cable from modem to computer Back in 2003 ntl used to do a 'console' service which enabled both the USB and the Ethernet sockets with seperate IP addresses http://pressoffice.virginmedia.com/p...4642&highlight= Didn't last long though once PCs started getting Ethernet sockets and routers became a lot cheaper along with the speeds of the broadband going faster than the USB sockets would allow. I also doubt the newest modems have the ability built into them