HELP!!!!!! Can I connect Linksys WRT54GS to my NTL USB modem?

Ricardonando · 17-03-2006, 21:44

It says on the installation cd that I need to reconnect the cable that goes from my NTL modem to pc to the router instead, but this cable is usb and there is no usb port on the router!!!!!
BUT then in the help leaflet it says I can connect the router to my pc using two ethernet cables-pc to modem and router to modem.
WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON!?!?!?!? Can I use this router with m NTL USB modem or have I bought the wrong one?
HELP ASAP!!!!!!

Halcyon · 17-03-2006, 22:10

Do you have an ethernet / network port on your computer ?
Ideally you would need to connect an ethernet cable from the PC's network card into the router, and then the NTL cable modem to the routers Internet or WAN port also via an ethernet cable.

Ricardonando · 17-03-2006, 23:37

I installed my USB adaptor on my new computer and half installed my router on my old computer. Half as it can connect wirelessly with the USB adaptor but it cant connect to the internet.
I dont have an ethernet port on my computer as its's too old, 4 years old in fact

Does this mean I'll have to open it up and connect it's network card to my modem with another ethernet cable?

18-03-2006, 00:22

Plug the modem into the router using the ethernet cable supplied.Reboot modem once lights are solid reboot router.Once this has stablised reboot pc.If the wireless adapter has worked properly you will now have a wireless network with internet

MovedGoalPosts · 18-03-2006, 00:22

You need to connect an ethernet cable between the modem and the router's WAN port. You will need to power the modem off and then on when swapping any cable to it.

You will be able to connect, wired, your PC to the router. Use a standard ethernet cable with an ethernet to USB adaptor. Those are available from decent computer shops. However if you need to buy one of these adaptors it's probably cheaper, and more reliable to but an ethernet adaptor card and fit that to a spare slot in your PC.

The alternative connection between your PC and the router is the wireless connection using your USB adaptor. However it is easier to configure the router with a wired connection first of all.

Ricardonando · 18-03-2006, 17:01

I rebooted the modem, router and pc but the router STILL doesnt connect to the internet!!!

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On my new computer it says there is no local area connection as a network cable is unplugged, but all the cables are plugged in correctly. Also on the Linksys connection monitor it says that there isnt an internet connection between the router and the internet, only a wireless connection between the usb and router.
Is the router meant to show up on my old computer as part of its LAN? Cos its not there, all it shows is my usb modem.

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I managed to connect my new computer to the net but now my old one cant lol, which is why im typing this from my new computer.
Any ideas why this has happened?
Also it says my security is disabled so anyone can use my internet wirelessly, even though it tells me that there are firewalls, How do I set up security?

MovedGoalPosts · 18-03-2006, 19:12

I admit to being a little confused as to what is going wrong.

Would you please list the make and model of all kit you have, i.e. modem, router, USB wireless adaptors, and exactly what you have connected to what and how (wired / wirleless)?

Ricardonando · 18-03-2006, 20:09

Lol sorry. I have an NTL modem with a usb port that connects to my old computer. It also has an ethernet port that is connected to my Linksys WRT54GS wireless router with speedbooster v4. This is in turn connected to my new computer wirelessly via my Linksys WUSB54GS usb adapter with speedboost.

On my new computer it shows a wireless connection but no LAN therefore I cannot connect to the net, but my old computer does show a LAN is present.

HOWEVER, if I switch off n reboot the modem, router and old computer as Zinglebarb said, the internet works fine on my new computer, except that now it doesnt work on my old computer.

Any ideas? Oh and how do I set up security (password etc) for the router? Cos at the moment I got nothin.

18-03-2006, 20:10

you cant connect usb and ethernet at the same time

MovedGoalPosts · 18-03-2006, 20:16

Ah I think Zingle has nailed the problem there. It's one or other connection on the modem not both. Unplug the USB cable completely from the modem, power the modem off, plug in the ethernet cable to router only, power on and see what happens.

Ricardonando · 18-03-2006, 21:12

I think I know what to do now.
My whizzkid cousin came round and said that I need to plug an ethernet adaptor card into my old computer and than connect this to the router with an additonal ethernet cable, which is what Rob C said before I think. THIS is why I couldnt connect to the internet on my new computer.
So I'm going to have to get an ethernet adaptor card and an ethernet cable, any ideas on where to buy these for cheap but reliable?

MovedGoalPosts · 18-03-2006, 21:14

Any decent high street computer store should be able to supply these. You shouldn't need to pay more than ÃƒÆ’Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â£10.00 for a 10/100 PCI ethernet card.

Ricardonando · 19-03-2006, 00:25

Cheers for the help, I'll let you know how I get on when I buy the stuff.

Ricardonando · 20-03-2006, 20:06

Well I got my PCI card for a tenner from staples but they were charging me 11 quid for the ethernet cable and that was their chea[pest one!!!!
Is this the right one to connect the PCI card to the router? It's only one pound, ONE POUND!! Lol http://www.pixmania.co.uk/uk/uk/9225...ry-5-blue.html

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Nearly 7 pounds for delivery?! Forget that! Any ideas on where to get a cheap one?

handyman · 20-03-2006, 20:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricardonando

Well I got my PCI card for a tenner from staples but they were charging me 11 quid for the ethernet cable and that was their chea[pest one!!!!
Is this the right one to connect the PCI card to the router? It's only one pound, ONE POUND!! Lol http://www.pixmania.co.uk/uk/uk/9225...ry-5-blue.html

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Nearly 7 pounds for delivery?! Forget that! Any ideas on where to get a cheap one?

This should work http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1M-Cat5e-Netwo...QQcmdZViewItem

, though if you want paypal me 2 quid and I'll send you an ethernet cable