RCA Cable Modem & Linksys Router?

Question

I'm trying to hook two computers up to the internet for a friend. There is a Compaq laptop (this computer) with Windows XP, and an old Dell Dimension L500r desktop with Windows 98 (best OS ever!) and Pentium III. I find if I plug the Compaq directly into the ethernet outlet on the RCA cable modem (model DCM315), I get internet (which is how I'm able to ask this question). I also have a Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL Router (model BEFSR41), and would like to get internet on the Dell. When I plugged the cable into the Dell (the way I did it on the Compaq), nothing happens (the PC Link light doesn't light up). Is there a way I can plug this into the router and the cable modem to get internet on both computers? I'm doing this for community service; I tutor the kids here, but right now one of them's getting surgery, so their mother told me I could come today and work on it while they're not here, so I really want to get it right!
Thank you all so much, and have a happy new year!

Answer 1

My best suggestion to you is to call Linksys at 1-800-326-7114 and work your way through the choices for wireless internet. They are extremely helpful - I spent 30+ minutes today on the phone with them getting a wireless problem worked out. They are really busy, so be prepared for a wait, but they will help you solve this.

Answer 2

A strict modem components an cyber web feed utilising the Ethernet protocol. Any gateway router can take this sign and grant the mandatory router function. If the router has a geared up in prompt get right of entry to element (in many situations stated as prompt router), you besides could could have prompt means. It makes little distinction no be counted if that's a Linksys or different variety. My selection is to sidestep low end homestead grade routers as they are poorly geared up, unreliable, and a upkeep nuisance. Linksys, Netgear, Belkin, D link etc are all the low fee, low end, detrimental high quality units that i do no longer use. besides the undeniable fact that, I put in solid high quality corporation type networks.