
usb broadband modem
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daphine
, Jun 05 2010 08:35 AM
#1
Posted 05 June 2010 - 08:35 AM

#2
Posted 05 June 2010 - 09:01 AM

We need brand and model numbers of your network devices.
#3
Posted 05 June 2010 - 10:52 AM

I have not bought the usb wireless modem yet, I wanted to make sure it was possible to use it to network with all my pc's first. I was looking to buy the Cricket USB modem. I have 2 generic network adapters and they work fine with my current modem and router
#4
Posted 05 June 2010 - 11:46 AM

I didn't realize you were talking about a cellular modem. I have not used them. And I note there are several models so we would probably need the exact one you are looking.
That said, note your network is established by your router.
That said, note your network is established by your router.
#5
Posted 05 June 2010 - 11:55 AM

Are you saying it depends on the cellular modem? And as long as I have a router it can be done even though the modem is not connected to the router? (don't know much about this stuff)
#6
Posted 05 June 2010 - 12:21 PM

I am saying that a network is created when you connect one or more computers to a router. From there, the router must be connected to a "gateway" device to the Internet. The gateway device is typically a modem.
Note that we are talking about discrete, independent network devices - even though they may be inside the same box. A router has only one input and one output. Most routers, however, have a 4-port Ethernet "switch" inside the same box. But "technically" the router and the switch are two separate devices.
There is no such thing as a "wireless router" - that is a marketing term. A "wireless router" is just a router, 4-port switch, AND a wireless access point (WAP) inside the same box.
So my "guess" is you connect your computers to your router, then your router to the modem.
Note that we are talking about discrete, independent network devices - even though they may be inside the same box. A router has only one input and one output. Most routers, however, have a 4-port Ethernet "switch" inside the same box. But "technically" the router and the switch are two separate devices.
There is no such thing as a "wireless router" - that is a marketing term. A "wireless router" is just a router, 4-port switch, AND a wireless access point (WAP) inside the same box.
So my "guess" is you connect your computers to your router, then your router to the modem.
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