erf Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 Hey Before I move over to Linux, is it possible to use my USB Cable modem with out the use of a NIC? If it is possible can some one tell me how? I have a Ambit modem from NTL (little grey box) Thanks erf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkLordSouron Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 yes if you have internet via a telephone line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzieb Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 you can but you will no doubt need a driver, I have a sagem ADSL modem and it is a pain to set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitjel Posted April 29, 2004 Share Posted April 29, 2004 10 bucks and you can get an ethernet card which provides a much better connection and less hassle than USB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougkinzinger Posted April 29, 2004 Share Posted April 29, 2004 10 bucks and you can get an ethernet card which provides a much better connection and less hassle than USB. Exactly.... :blink: Why use anything else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erf Posted April 29, 2004 Author Share Posted April 29, 2004 Not sure if my ethernet port on the modem is broke. Ever time I try to report it they claim "We do not support ethernet connections" Is there any type of cable I need? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpugeniusmv Posted April 29, 2004 Share Posted April 29, 2004 Not sure if my ethernet port on the modem is broke. Ever time I try to report it they claim "We do not support ethernet connections" Is there any type of cable I need? just an ethernet cable :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetter Posted April 29, 2004 Share Posted April 29, 2004 HeyBefore I move over to Linux, is it possible to use my USB Cable modem with out the use of a NIC? If it is possible can some one tell me how? I have a Ambit modem from NTL (little grey box) Thanks erf I have the same USB modem and I am sure that it auto-configured when I tried both knoppix and red hat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erf Posted April 30, 2004 Author Share Posted April 30, 2004 I have the same USB modem and I am sure that it auto-configured when I tried both knoppix and red hat. Really? I didnt think it would find it. Thanks for this.. I will try it when I get home with fedora Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erf Posted April 30, 2004 Author Share Posted April 30, 2004 Thanks for all your help, I have just installed fedora with my USB Modem and it works :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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