[SOLVED] Cable modem Motorola SB5100

yankeebean · 07-16-2006, 10:01 PM

hi All

as i have only just started with all this stuff. i had my Modem installed using the USB Port (ISP Provider istallation).

i need to know is it possible to change this conection using a Ethernet cable??

i have two computers 1 using XP & ! using Win 2000

at the moment i only have 1 computer conected and would like them both.

i belive this is possible. if any one has step by step instruction on how to do this, Please that the time to help...

i have already tried just unplugging the Usb cable from the modem and using the Ethernet cable unfortunatlly this doesn't just work. Do i need to uninstall the USB Driver before use ethernet cables

cheers
Yankeebean..

whardman · 07-17-2006, 06:27 AM

You should be able to connect the ethernet cable from the modem to one computer without any trouble. Go to Control Panel > Network Connections There should be one that says Local Area Connection. When you connect the ethernet cable does the local area connection become connected (red x disappears)?

Also make sure that you disconnect the USB from the modem and the computer first. Try restarting the modem as well after you have reconfigured it.

yankeebean · 07-17-2006, 10:16 PM

Whardman, Thanks i will try this..

**kodi** · 07-17-2006, 10:31 PM

I have this Modem connected to a Netgear router and three computers connected to the router. it works with no problems at all and gives me the added security of a Hardware Firewall

Telios · 12-03-2007, 06:04 PM

I am having problems as well. It seems to stay connected with the ISP but it looses connection (ethernet direct to PC) intermitently. I have changed
cables several times. Right now it's staying connected, but I don't know how long.
I have not tried the USB connection, as I would like to use it through my NETGEAR Router once the problem is resolved.
Any hep appreciated.

**johnwill** · 12-03-2007, 07:04 PM

Telios, please start your own thread.

Telios · 12-03-2007, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnwill

Telios, please start your own thread.

No prob. Will do.

07-16-2006, 10:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
yankeebean Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 155 OS: xp	[SOLVED] Cable modem Motorola SB5100 hi All as i have only just started with all this stuff. i had my Modem installed using the USB Port (ISP Provider istallation). i need to know is it possible to change this conection using a Ethernet cable?? i have two computers 1 using XP & ! using Win 2000 at the moment i only have 1 computer conected and would like them both. i belive this is possible. if any one has step by step instruction on how to do this, Please that the time to help... i have already tried just unplugging the Usb cable from the modem and using the Ethernet cable unfortunatlly this doesn't just work. Do i need to uninstall the USB Driver before use ethernet cables cheers Yankeebean.. Last edited by yankeebean; 07-16-2006 at 10:06 PM. Reason: add information

07-17-2006, 10:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
kodi Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 7,408 OS: Windows 7-Ultimate 64 Bit My System	I have this Modem connected to a Netgear router and three computers connected to the router. it works with no problems at all and gives me the added security of a Hardware Firewall __________________ Brian

12-03-2007, 06:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
Telios Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 5 OS: XP home edition	Re: Cable modem Motorola SB5100 I am having problems as well. It seems to stay connected with the ISP but it looses connection (ethernet direct to PC) intermitently. I have changed cables several times. Right now it's staying connected, but I don't know how long. I have not tried the USB connection, as I would like to use it through my NETGEAR Router once the problem is resolved. Any hep appreciated.

12-03-2007, 07:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,899 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Cable modem Motorola SB5100 Telios, please start your own thread. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

07-17-2006, 06:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
whardman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 617 OS: Windows XP My System	You should be able to connect the ethernet cable from the modem to one computer without any trouble. Go to Control Panel > Network Connections There should be one that says Local Area Connection. When you connect the ethernet cable does the local area connection become connected (red x disappears)? Also make sure that you disconnect the USB from the modem and the computer first. Try restarting the modem as well after you have reconfigured it.

07-17-2006, 10:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
yankeebean Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 155 OS: xp	Whardman, Thanks i will try this..