Virgin Line Connect On a DSL Router, It's Wroks!!!

penglu8899 · 26-01-2008, 11:46

I have a Virgin Line, and my friend bought me a DSL Router, but you know, it will not works because DSL Router is for BT lines. But When i plug Virgin line on it, it works!!! but not works well, only one computer can connect internet, i don't know why, need help

26-01-2008, 11:51

A DSL router won't work as router on cable. However, if you connect the cable modem into one LAN port and a PC into another, it will probably work as a simple hub, allowing ONE (only) PC to connect.

Kymmy · 26-01-2008, 14:36

As John says it's just functioning as a simple HUB and not as a router. The only way of getting more than one PC to connect to cable broadband is via either a proper ethernet router, using 2 nics and enabling ICS (internet connection sharing) or set up a server running a router program such as Wingate/Winroute/etc.....

Kymmy

penglu8899 · 26-01-2008, 14:50

OK. i know/ thanks alot

dragon · 31-01-2008, 12:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kymmy

As John says it's just functioning as a simple HUB and not as a router. The only way of getting more than one PC to connect to cable broadband is via either a proper ethernet router, using 2 nics and enabling ICS (internet connection sharing) or set up a server running a router program such as Wingate/Winroute/etc.....

Kymmy

Unless you can reprogram it to route form a Lan port... but not likely.