Re: setting up cable internet connection

[Chris Hewitt <fedlist@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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