complete novice vista/router/ TP-Link 54m/108m problem

Chris_112 · 04-08-2008, 06:44 AM

Hi, I wonder if anybody can help. Firstly, my knowledge of technical computer things is limited… but then I asked the IT guy at work and he didn’t know either.

I have a new PC operating with windows vista and want to connect to the internet. My current modem (speedtouch 330) I have been told by the pipex help desk is incompatible with vista.

I am located in the UK. Broadband with pipex
I have a TP-Link 54m/108m wireless router, plus Dell computer, Inspiron 530 E4500 Core 2 Duo Processor 2.20GHz, operating English Windows Vista Home Basic

I bought the “router” as this is what the pipex help desk advised. However the TP-Link installation guide indicates I also need a xDSL, Cable or Ethernet placed between the “router” and the phone connection. What do I need to buy/do to make this work? Also I would like to do it cheaply. I would be grateful for any assistance.

Many thanks

**johnwill** · 04-08-2008, 07:06 AM

You need a new modem. The USB modem you have is NOT compatible with any broadband router.

Chris_112 · 04-08-2008, 07:22 AM

Hi John, thanks for the quick reply.
Just so I am clear, I get a USB modem and plug that direct from the phone line into the back of the computer? So how does the TP-Link 54m/108m wireless router work, (do I plug it in separately) or is this now completely useless to me?
Thanks

**Cellus** · 04-08-2008, 02:47 PM

You will need to get a non-USB modem. Once you get one, you will need to connect the modem to the Uplink/Internet port on your router. From there you will access the Internet by connecting through your router.

04-08-2008, 06:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
Chris_112 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2 OS: English Windows Vista Home Basic	complete novice vista/router/ TP-Link 54m/108m problem Hi, I wonder if anybody can help. Firstly, my knowledge of technical computer things is limited… but then I asked the IT guy at work and he didn’t know either. I have a new PC operating with windows vista and want to connect to the internet. My current modem (speedtouch 330) I have been told by the pipex help desk is incompatible with vista. I am located in the UK. Broadband with pipex I have a TP-Link 54m/108m wireless router, plus Dell computer, Inspiron 530 E4500 Core 2 Duo Processor 2.20GHz, operating English Windows Vista Home Basic I bought the “router” as this is what the pipex help desk advised. However the TP-Link installation guide indicates I also need a xDSL, Cable or Ethernet placed between the “router” and the phone connection. What do I need to buy/do to make this work? Also I would like to do it cheaply. I would be grateful for any assistance. Many thanks

04-08-2008, 07:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,787 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: complete novice vista/router/ TP-Link 54m/108m problem You need a new modem. The USB modem you have is NOT compatible with any broadband router. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

04-08-2008, 07:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
Chris_112 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2 OS: English Windows Vista Home Basic	Re: complete novice vista/router/ TP-Link 54m/108m problem Hi John, thanks for the quick reply. Just so I am clear, I get a USB modem and plug that direct from the phone line into the back of the computer? So how does the TP-Link 54m/108m wireless router work, (do I plug it in separately) or is this now completely useless to me? Thanks

04-08-2008, 02:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
Cellus Moderator Networking Team Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,664 OS: Windows Vista Business SP1, Windows XP Professional SP3 My System	Re: complete novice vista/router/ TP-Link 54m/108m problem You will need to get a non-USB modem. Once you get one, you will need to connect the modem to the Uplink/Internet port on your router. From there you will access the Internet by connecting through your router. __________________ TSF Networking Team Virus/Trojan/Spyware Removal Help Donate!