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  • 24-01-2006 4:50pm
    #1
    theduffer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 248 ✭✭


    Hi Guys,

    Just received eircom broadband (time option) and instead of receiving a router I received a usb modem!! I already own a router and was wondering if i could share out the connection with the router if i purchase a USB to Ethernet adaptor/convertor. I dont really want to share out the connection through pc? Anyone know if this works???:eek:


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  • #2
    kaizersoze
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,042 ✭✭✭kaizersoze


    No. The USB/ethernet adapters won't work because the modem you were supplied with does not have an external power supply. It is powered through the USB port on the PC. This also ensures that the modem is switched off when you shut down your PC and you don't go over your 20 hours accidently.
    If you do share it out through the PC bear in mind that the PC or router will keep the connection alive and eat up the 20 hours.


  • #3
    alastair_doom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,763 ✭✭✭alastair_doom


    also make sure your PC powers off your USB ports when your shut it down!
    mine doesnt :)


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