cbagger01
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Posted: Aug. 23 2005,21:57 |
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The preferred solution is to use a Cable Modem and a conneciton to a computer LAN jack, also known as a network interface card or NIC for short.
It is also possible to use a USB cable to connect your modem up to your computer, but this is not recommended because Linux modem USB drivers may not exist or work well with your modem. And since LAN cards (NICs) can be bought very cheap (under $10 US when on sale, see www.salescircular.com for sales in the USA) it is usually easier to buy a NIC and use it.
If not, you might be able to get it to work with USB by doing this:
Plug modem into USB port.
Boot up DSL.
Open an xterminal window and type:
sudo su
modprobe cdcether
netcardconfig
then choose DHCP yes and hopefully it will detect your modem connection.
then type
exit
exit
and try firefox out.
This works for some people with Motorola Surfboard model cable modems and USB connection. It also might work with some other brands.
Good Luck.
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