I am not able to use the ethernet cable. Please help.
2006-09-22 11:33:16 · 8 answers · asked by Julia 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
If your modem has a usb cable i take it your using dsl or cable you asked this on a computer using that same computer go to the modems website and download thier usb drivers that will let your laptop recognize the device and connect
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2006-09-22 11:38:45 · answer #1 · answered by Victor C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The solution: You will need drivers for your USB modem.
The rant:
There's no nice way to put it, USB-based internet just sucks. I highly suggest you either get an ethernet based device, or a wireless based one.
I have heard of ISPs using USB based broadband modems as a way to ensure users only have one computer on the internet, then they charge more to have more computers connected. It's a scam. If this is the case, then demand an ethernet based solution and if they can't provide it then switch to a different ISP.
Ethernet is the standard, there is no reason not to use it.
2006-09-22 11:55:07 · answer #2 · answered by Tomis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
USB Cables:
(1) USB to Ethernet (see link1 for picture).
(2) USB to USB bridge (see link2 for picture).
You did not stated how did you link your laptop to another through USB. It should be either of the above. If you're using #2, then you should use ICS (Internet connection sharing) or a proxy server (like FREEPROXY) to connect to the Internet.
I do hope that you wouldn't connect directly with an "ordinary" USB to USB CABLE to another pc or it will DESTROY one or both machines! (see laplink features).
2006-09-22 12:23:49 · answer #3 · answered by VBACCESSpert 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What device is connected to the other end of the USB cable?
2006-09-22 11:36:00 · answer #4 · answered by DingChavez23 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you used ISP software? that would have been a mistake, also why can't you use the ethernet? if the connection is what is not working the USB won't work either, more details pls
2006-09-22 11:35:18 · answer #5 · answered by metallhd62 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on your version of Windows, your laptop may need the drivers for the modem you are using.
If your modem did not come with a CD, then look for the brand and model number and go to the modem's website to download the drivers for your version of Windows.
2006-09-22 11:37:16 · answer #6 · answered by PC Baby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
USB is not supported by your isp.
2006-09-22 11:36:04 · answer #7 · answered by a_poor_misguided_soul 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yup2 more details please.
you might have the old version of windows or it can be anything under the sun...
2006-09-22 11:36:57 · answer #8 · answered by justsexy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋