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johnhook · 05-12-2008, 03:28 PM

Haz567,

I looked up your ADSL modem/router. While it DOES support simultaneous connects to both USB and Ethernet - I wouldn't recommend using USB for ANY network connection. The drivers involved are layered and have to simulate an Ethernet connection. In my experience with USB ADSL modems - they are notoriously problematic.

Instead, I would purchase a small 4 port switch, connect the switch to the Ethernet port on your ADSL modem/router - then connect both PCs to the switch via Ethernet cables. This is a much cleaner solution.

- John

05-12-2008, 03:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
johnhook Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 810 OS: MS SBS 2003 SP2	Re: how do I run the net through different computers with a router? Haz567, I looked up your ADSL modem/router. While it DOES support simultaneous connects to both USB and Ethernet - I wouldn't recommend using USB for ANY network connection. The drivers involved are layered and have to simulate an Ethernet connection. In my experience with USB ADSL modems - they are notoriously problematic. Instead, I would purchase a small 4 port switch, connect the switch to the Ethernet port on your ADSL modem/router - then connect both PCs to the switch via Ethernet cables. This is a much cleaner solution. - John