Re: setting up cable internet connection

David Fletcher wrote:

I'm using NTL in the UK. The cable modem supplied has both USB and ethernet sockets so of course I use ethernet.

I did have problems for a while, connecting the PC directly into the cable modem. Worked OK at first, then the printer stopped working, which I suspect was something to do with NTL messing about with DHCP settings.

Bought a router, the Belkin cable/DSL router, which has a built in DHCP server, NAT etc., plugged it in and all my problems instantly went away. Everything has worked perfectly ever since.

BTW I am still using RH9, but I set up FC1 for my son on his PC, plugged into the same router, and that works fine too.

So, my recommendation is, definitely go for the cable modem, but make certain it has ethernet, and also buy a router, it's well worth the money.

Dave F

In ease of setup, go for an ethernet router/modem. I bought a SpeedTouch 510 ethernet router/modem and I was looking at all the FAQs etc on how to set it up. Do I need PPPoA or PPPoE, PPtP, and trying to get it going with the xDSL GUI setup. Nope, just treat it as though it were another computer on a LAN and the router does all the DSL stuff for you.

HTH
Chris