Linux - NewbieThis Linux forum is for members that are new to Linux.
Just starting out and have a question?
If it is not in the man pages or the how-to's this is the place!
Notices
Welcome to LinuxQuestions.org, a friendly and active Linux Community.
You are currently viewing LQ as a guest. By joining our community you will have the ability to post topics, receive our newsletter, use the advanced search, subscribe to threads and access many other special features. Registration is quick, simple and absolutely free. Join our community today!
Note that registered members see fewer ads, and ContentLink is completely disabled once you log in.
If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us. If you need to reset your password, click here.
Having a problem logging in? Please visit this page to clear all LQ-related cookies.
Get a virtual cloud desktop with the Linux distro that you want in less than five minutes with Shells! With over 10 pre-installed distros to choose from, the worry-free installation life is here! Whether you are a digital nomad or just looking for flexibility, Shells can put your Linux machine on the device that you want to use.
Exclusive for LQ members, get up to 45% off per month. Click here for more info.
Thanks for all your help guys - I have the problem sorted - I just left the usb connected to xp and then connected the ethernet from the router to my laptop then launched firefox - it works really well if if we are both online... success!!
No, he was able to use both the usb port and the ethernet port on the modem/router.
USB <-> XP
ETH <-> Linux
Hmmm... this is behaviour I haven't heard of. Thanks for the clarification.
So if someone wanted to put both machines on the switch, after having one on USB, that person would have to power-cycle (or otherwise reset) the router?
Was the rest of my comment right anyway? (vis: the laptop would be able to access the internet without the XP box being online if both boxes connected via the ethernet (ports on the) switch.)
Was the rest of my comment right anyway? (vis: the laptop would be able to access the internet without the XP box being online if both boxes connected via the ethernet (ports on the) switch.)
Yes., but I think he has a modem that has only one ethernet port and 1 usb port. I was surprised that plugging into both worked. I think he did so so that he wouldn't need to buy a switch. If it didn't contain a NAT router, he would either have needed to purchase a NAT router or enable network sharing.
Was the rest of my comment right anyway? (vis: the laptop would be able to access the internet without the XP box being online if both boxes connected via the ethernet (ports on the) switch.)
Yes., but I think he has a modem that has only one ethernet port and 1 usb port. I was surprised that plugging into both worked. I think he did so so that he wouldn't need to buy a switch. If it didn't contain a NAT router, he would either have needed to purchase a NAT router or enable network sharing.
It would probably have worked because the modem contains a NAT router, so both hosts would get an IP address assigned and translated when accessing the net.
Heyy, you're right: the bt220v is a viop router.
It has 1 ADSL line, 1 ethernet port, and two phone jacks.
BT Business Broadband BT Voyager 220v ADSL VoIP Router
One Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) Interface (RJ-11), Ø 1 x 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port (RJ-45), Ø 1 x USB1.1. USB forum compliant, Ø Two RJ11 FXS (Adapter for BT plug provided), Ø One FXO (PSTN backup), Ø 1 hidden button for reset to factory settings
Somehow I got the impression that a switch was involved - but it was actually another post.
Last edited by Simon Bridge; 01-11-2007 at 03:36 PM.
LinuxQuestions.org is looking for people interested in writing
Editorials, Articles, Reviews, and more. If you'd like to contribute
content, let us know.
