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Originally Posted by Mike
Hi all
Any ideas. Is the cable modem supplied by ntl one of these ???
thanks
Mike
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There are two ways you can connect your computer directly to your modem, Mike: one is with a USB lead, and the other is by ethernet.
Ethernet is generally superior to USB for this, as it offers better bandwidth, more flexibility and - last but not least - better reliability. It is the same kind of connection as you use to set up computer networks, so, if you're connecting with ethernet, you have the option to include a router in your setup.
A router is a sort of network distributer: you connect your computers to it, and your modem, and then the computers can all access the internet, and, if you set up permissions, each other. Most routers also incorporate a type of firewall called a NAT firewall, which makes for a very effective part of your security for accessing the internet.
And, yes, most or all of ntl's modems provide for an ethernet connection, unlike the vast majority of ADSL service providers, who only offer modems with a USB connection.