USB to ethernet conversion problem

Jenkins · 05-03-2005, 06:26 AM

I am setting up a wireless router. Problem is it uses an ethernet cable for the install process and I set up a USB connection to my Motorolla surfboard. When I try to reinstall the Motorolla surfboard using the ethernet option, the pc is not finding an ip address for some reason. Any ideas? I read a previous thread that mentioned this topic and someone advised to power-cycle through the surfboard, does this mean simply turn it off and on before I try the reinstall on the surfboard?

Jenkins · 05-03-2005, 07:34 AM

...OK, I tried unplugging the motorola sb inbetween reinstalling it with the ethernet setting. Still is not finding my IP address using the ethernet, but works fine when I go back to the USB.

Jenkins · 05-03-2005, 10:08 AM

Problem fixed (aren't you happy?). Solution is that not only do you have to power down the motorola sb, you also must unplug the cable to it, and reboot. Glad I could help.

05-03-2005, 06:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jenkins Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 3 OS: xp	USB to ethernet conversion problem I am setting up a wireless router. Problem is it uses an ethernet cable for the install process and I set up a USB connection to my Motorolla surfboard. When I try to reinstall the Motorolla surfboard using the ethernet option, the pc is not finding an ip address for some reason. Any ideas? I read a previous thread that mentioned this topic and someone advised to power-cycle through the surfboard, does this mean simply turn it off and on before I try the reinstall on the surfboard?

05-03-2005, 07:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jenkins Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 3 OS: xp	...OK, I tried unplugging the motorola sb inbetween reinstalling it with the ethernet setting. Still is not finding my IP address using the ethernet, but works fine when I go back to the USB.

05-03-2005, 10:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
Jenkins Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 3 OS: xp	Problem fixed (aren't you happy?). Solution is that not only do you have to power down the motorola sb, you also must unplug the cable to it, and reboot. Glad I could help.