Re: Can I connect a Netgear ADSL Wireless Modem to Cable Broadband?

Lurch wrote:
> On Wed, 12 Oct 2005 18:59:41 +0100, "Mike" <not@xxxxxxxx> scrawled:
>
>> I cant see any problem with the DG834G with cable
>>
>> Since cable is using cat5 connections, all that is required is not
>> to use the modem, and connect the ISP cat5 cable to the hub of the
>> router. (Not sure if you needs to be a crossover cable) Maybe a
>> cable customer will give more help.
>>
>> Connect all pc's to other sockets, and share out the internet
>> connection.
>>
>> Setup ppoe in the connection settings, and you should be away.
>>
> Ignore the above. If you plug the Cm into one of the LAN ports and all
> of the other PC's into the lan ports then you have no router, just an
> expensive hub.
>
> Setting up PPPoE isn't required as no traffic is going through the
> router.
>
>> i use a DG834G, and its the best router ive ever had. It is a
>> router, so you dont need to go out and buy new products.
>>
> For ADSL that is, for cable you need to go out and buy a router.
>
>> must admit though, never set one up on cable, since not available in
>> this area, but all should be ok.
>>
> Er, no actually. Won't work at all.

Thanks Lurch I was trying to work out how it couldn't work on all levels
when you posted that, short concise & to the point.


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