can i also connect the modem to my laptop with a usb cable at the same time, so i can use either pc alternately. also can i leave both ethernet and usb cables connected to the modem permently
2007-08-12 00:44:53 · 3 answers · asked by bjmlewis 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
No, the modem you havve can be connected via usb or ethernet, not both at the same time, i know the modem you mean, my daughter has the same one. to connect both computers you will need to get a router
2007-08-12 03:21:06 · answer #1 · answered by D McC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you can not.
The TalkTalk modem is not a router, it only provides one connection.
To use more than one computer, you need to get yourself a Router, preferably a wireless one to use with your laptop. This will allow you to use wireless connections as well as over LAN cable. You can have a maximum of 253 computers on such a network, not that you may need to, but it's nice to know :-)
PS: What you need is an ADSL Wireless Firewall router which will protect you as well as increase your way of usage of your Internet.
2007-08-12 03:33:46 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is a modem you are using then I don't think so. If it is a router then yes.
2007-08-12 00:55:28 · answer #3 · answered by Alan_B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋