Posts Tagged ‘cable modem’
How do I connect my new cpu to my cable modem?
I have a cable modem. I bought a new laptop and when I plug the cable into my new cpu it does not recognize the internet connection. What do I need to do to connect my new laptop to my cable modem? Thanks!
Does the ethernet and usb port work at the same time in my modem?
I have a cable modem that has only two ports a ethernet and a USB. Can I connect my computer to the usb port and my Roku on the ethernet? Do I need a ethernet hub / router?
How do I split or distribute the ethernet output from my cable modem?
I want to hardwire an internet radio and the modem has only one ethernet output which provides internet to my PC. Can I split or run the ethernet into a hub or distributor?
How can I add a VPN endpoint to my network without replacing my existing router?
I am using a D-Link DGL-4000 gaming router and simply want to add a VPN endpoint appliance to it so I can securely access my home network when I’m away on business. What device would be best for this? I see many VPN routers, but they insist on going just after the cable modem. Can I install a VPN router off of a port on my existing router (connected to the cable modem) to give me VPN endpoint capabilities?
If I need to split an ethernet cord into several computers, do I need a switch or a router?
I have an ethernet cable coming from a modem and I need to split it so that several computers can access the internet. This is not something that will be there permanently, so issues of privacy / file sharing / firewalls can be disregarded.
Switches seem to be considerably cheaper than routers. So will this work with just a switch or do I need a router?