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Old 07-18-2007, 09:56 AM   #1
bmnb123
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Question So how do I set up linux to work with my USB Cable mode?


Hi I am a coplete newbie I am tying to using knoppix live CD to access the Internet. I do not have a Ethernet card so I am using USB cable direct to Cable Modem , It works with window XP So how do I set up linux to work with my USB Cable mode?
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Old 07-19-2007, 03:06 AM   #2
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that device has an ethernet port. just use that.
 
Old 07-19-2007, 03:45 AM   #3
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But his PC does not.
 
Old 07-19-2007, 04:00 AM   #4
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easy soulution ...
buy a $5 network card (99% of tehase work with linux no problem often easier than on wiondows!)

the use the network port.

in short USB stabnds for UnSutable for Broadband
 
Old 07-19-2007, 04:51 AM   #5
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ack, retard yeah didn't see that. but still a $5 nic as above is going to be the nicest easiest hassle free solution imho too...
 
  


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