Routers??

drwrench · 03-22-2005, 01:35 PM

I have just installed Mandrake 10.1 as a dual boot with XP and am having trouble getting my BT Voyager 100 modem going with Mandrake, I was wondering if I was to buy a Router it would solve my problems, I have a home LAN with two pc's connected together without the use of a hub with one internet connection sharing with the other, I have dual booted them both with XP and Mandrake, and the machine which is internet connection sharing will connect without any configuring to the internet as long as the other is in XP. Any thoughts please?

batty_professor · 03-22-2005, 03:07 PM

Hoe does the voyager connect to the computer, since I haven't researched that yet.

drwrench · 03-22-2005, 04:35 PM

Direct to USB with a connection from the modem to the telephone socket via a microfilter (what more can I say), Mandrake doesnt seem to "see" it though, it lists my Wingman joypad as attached but not the Modem. I am on a 2Mb ADSL connection which is very reliable. I am going to get a router in the next couple of days so if you think this is the answer I will wait until then.

Skie · 03-23-2005, 12:58 AM

You would have to find a router that would work with USB DSL modems. I personally haven't seen any that did. I also believe that Linux doesn't play well with USB DSL modems. Not saying it can't be done, but it's a bit harder to do. There was another thread on here regarding the BT 100 Voyager modems, but I can't find it for the life of me.

Volt-Schwibe · 03-23-2005, 01:31 AM

ok, not that i know all about routers and cable/dsl modems, but your modem is seriously screwing you over.

perhaps you could find one with an actual cat5 socket on it....

then you could simply run a network cable to a network card, and be set.

bringing odd usb modem standards into the mix makes things hard with linux, mostly because none of the major companies care if their product works with linux.

USB networking is a dog.

batty_professor · 03-23-2005, 04:39 PM

Skie, you mentioned an old thread, yup, it's an old thread. BT Voyager 100 USB and Mandrake 9.2 RC1 We also talked about this in a recent thread, and note, as I indicated there, you can see the page in english by clicking on a link on the left side of the page that is linked to. CDRom / DVD Help

batty_professor · 03-23-2005, 07:57 PM

Here's the one you may have been thinking about. Doesn't look like any help though. Help installing BT Voyager 100 on Suse 9.2

Skie · 03-26-2005, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by batty_professor

Skie, you mentioned an old thread, yup, it's an old thread. BT Voyager 100 USB and Mandrake 9.2 RC1 We also talked about this in a recent thread, and note, as I indicated there, you can see the page in english by clicking on a link on the left side of the page that is linked to. CDRom / DVD Help

It's the second link that I was thinking of. But it appears to be from the same person. I didn't realize that until now.

03-22-2005, 01:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
drwrench Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Yorkshire, England Posts: 18 OS: XP Pro & Mandrake 10.1	Routers?? I have just installed Mandrake 10.1 as a dual boot with XP and am having trouble getting my BT Voyager 100 modem going with Mandrake, I was wondering if I was to buy a Router it would solve my problems, I have a home LAN with two pc's connected together without the use of a hub with one internet connection sharing with the other, I have dual booted them both with XP and Mandrake, and the machine which is internet connection sharing will connect without any configuring to the internet as long as the other is in XP. Any thoughts please? __________________ Xp 3100+ / 1Gb Ram / Geforce 5700le / Audigy 2 / CDRW / DVDRW / Asus A7V880 / 2x 80Gb WD

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drwrench Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Yorkshire, England Posts: 18 OS: XP Pro & Mandrake 10.1	Direct to USB with a connection from the modem to the telephone socket via a microfilter (what more can I say), Mandrake doesnt seem to "see" it though, it lists my Wingman joypad as attached but not the Modem. I am on a 2Mb ADSL connection which is very reliable. I am going to get a router in the next couple of days so if you think this is the answer I will wait until then. __________________ Xp 3100+ / 1Gb Ram / Geforce 5700le / Audigy 2 / CDRW / DVDRW / Asus A7V880 / 2x 80Gb WD

03-23-2005, 12:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
Skie Manager, Alternative Comp Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Downers Grove, IL Posts: 1,821 OS: Gentoo Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux, CentOS My System	You would have to find a router that would work with USB DSL modems. I personally haven't seen any that did. I also believe that Linux doesn't play well with USB DSL modems. Not saying it can't be done, but it's a bit harder to do. There was another thread on here regarding the BT 100 Voyager modems, but I can't find it for the life of me. __________________

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Volt-Schwibe Asst. Manager, Automotive Forums; HJT Trainee Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Behind you, watching you as you type. Posts: 7,241 OS: Click "My System" to view details My System	ok, not that i know all about routers and cable/dsl modems, but your modem is seriously screwing you over. perhaps you could find one with an actual cat5 socket on it.... then you could simply run a network cable to a network card, and be set. bringing odd usb modem standards into the mix makes things hard with linux, mostly because none of the major companies care if their product works with linux. USB networking is a dog. __________________ <signature> TSF is funded by our Admin's pocket, care to help? New Members: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. Power Tip: Creating a single new thread in the correct section is the best way to assure your thread will receive a reply. </signature>

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batty_professor Asst. Manager, Alternative Computing Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hooterville Il 45 mi. east of St. Louis mo Posts: 2,609 OS: Fedora Core 5 for now	Skie, you mentioned an old thread, yup, it's an old thread. BT Voyager 100 USB and Mandrake 9.2 RC1 We also talked about this in a recent thread, and note, as I indicated there, you can see the page in english by clicking on a link on the left side of the page that is linked to. CDRom / DVD Help __________________ It's better to know me and not need me than to need me and not know me. B. While users are never under any obligation, if you feel the urge please feel free to visit our donation page. Every little bit helps. And we thank you for your support. Microsoft free Registered Linux user 397458 Last edited by batty_professor : 03-23-2005 at 05:04 PM.

03-23-2005, 07:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
batty_professor Asst. Manager, Alternative Computing Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hooterville Il 45 mi. east of St. Louis mo Posts: 2,609 OS: Fedora Core 5 for now	Here's the one you may have been thinking about. Doesn't look like any help though. Help installing BT Voyager 100 on Suse 9.2 __________________ It's better to know me and not need me than to need me and not know me. B. While users are never under any obligation, if you feel the urge please feel free to visit our donation page. Every little bit helps. And we thank you for your support. Microsoft free Registered Linux user 397458