dsl 2

glass · 04-07-2006, 04:29 PM

Hi,
I ordered Verizon dsl and just recieved the install kit. I'm waiting for my install date (few more days)
Can I hook up 2 computers off of the modem box, one using the USB connection and the other using the ethernet connection or do I need to get a router??

Thanks, Angelo

**Terrister** · 04-08-2006, 08:43 AM

You need a router. Most modems will not let you use both ports.

glass · 04-08-2006, 09:57 AM

Thanks for the reply terrister
I'm just waiting for verizon to tell me its dsl ready

Angelo

johnwill · 04-08-2006, 02:02 PM

What make/model of modem did you get? Some of the Verizon supplied equipment is already a router.

glass · 04-08-2006, 03:00 PM

Hi ,
I won't get back home untill Sun or Mon I'll look at the kit and give you the info. Got email today from verizon, the dsl is ready for hookup.
Thanks for the reply, Angelo

glass · 04-09-2006, 09:51 AM

Hi'
Verizon sent me a Westell E90-610015-06. This is the first time I'm looking at the box and the sticker on it says "DSL2 + ROUTER"
Can I hook up 2 computers?

Thanhs, Angelo

johnwill · 04-09-2006, 02:22 PM

Yep, that's what a router is for.

glass · 04-10-2006, 06:24 AM

Hi,
I've got one computer hooked up with the ethernet connection.
Do I use the USB for the other or do I somehow "split" the ethernet connection?
Thanks Angelo

cinrod · 04-10-2006, 06:38 AM

Hi Angelo,
Just thought I would pop in here since I was online. Yes you can use the USB for the other computer. "splitting" the ethernet connection involves a switch or a hub. Your modem has routing capabilities utilizing both the ethernet and usb ports. If you decide to add another pc then of course you would need the switch or hub. I specify those particular devices since they DON"T do routing and you will have less headaches than hooking up a router which does do routing already being done by your modem.
Hope that helps.
Cindy

ebackhus · 04-10-2006, 12:17 PM

The best way to go is with Ethernet cables. USB requires drivers and creates additional system overhead which can impact overall PC performance.

glass · 04-10-2006, 01:50 PM

Great!
Thanks to every one for their helpful replies
Angelo

04-07-2006, 04:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
glass Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 13 OS: winxp	dsl 2 Hi, I ordered Verizon dsl and just recieved the install kit. I'm waiting for my install date (few more days) Can I hook up 2 computers off of the modem box, one using the USB connection and the other using the ethernet connection or do I need to get a router?? Thanks, Angelo

04-08-2006, 08:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
Terrister Moderator Hardware Forum Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West Georgia, USA Posts: 6,898 OS: Xp	You need a router. Most modems will not let you use both ports. __________________

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johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 30,227 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	What make/model of modem did you get? Some of the Verizon supplied equipment is already a router. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

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johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 30,227 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Yep, that's what a router is for. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

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ebackhus Asst. Manager, Design Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SATX Posts: 12,581 OS: WinXP Pro SP3 My System Blog Entries: 18	The best way to go is with Ethernet cables. USB requires drivers and creates additional system overhead which can impact overall PC performance. __________________ ----------------------------- There are no dumb questions, unless a customer is asking them. Help in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses.

04-08-2006, 09:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
glass Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 13 OS: winxp	Thanks for the reply terrister I'm just waiting for verizon to tell me its dsl ready Angelo

04-08-2006, 03:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
glass Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 13 OS: winxp	Hi , I won't get back home untill Sun or Mon I'll look at the kit and give you the info. Got email today from verizon, the dsl is ready for hookup. Thanks for the reply, Angelo

04-09-2006, 09:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
glass Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 13 OS: winxp	Hi' Verizon sent me a Westell E90-610015-06. This is the first time I'm looking at the box and the sticker on it says "DSL2 + ROUTER" Can I hook up 2 computers? Thanhs, Angelo

04-10-2006, 06:24 AM	#8 (permalink)
glass Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 13 OS: winxp	Hi, I've got one computer hooked up with the ethernet connection. Do I use the USB for the other or do I somehow "split" the ethernet connection? Thanks Angelo

04-10-2006, 06:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
cinrod Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 15 OS: XP Pro, XP Home, Linux RH7	Hi Angelo, Just thought I would pop in here since I was online. Yes you can use the USB for the other computer. "splitting" the ethernet connection involves a switch or a hub. Your modem has routing capabilities utilizing both the ethernet and usb ports. If you decide to add another pc then of course you would need the switch or hub. I specify those particular devices since they DON"T do routing and you will have less headaches than hooking up a router which does do routing already being done by your modem. Hope that helps. Cindy

04-10-2006, 01:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
glass Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 13 OS: winxp	Great! Thanks to every one for their helpful replies Angelo