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Thread Author: Dog Replies: 20
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 Thu 2 Dec 10 10:56 
 Ethernet connection. - Dog
My 6 year old MESH computer is connected to the internet via a speedtouch usb modem.

I have a Thomson ST585 v6 laying about unused and my question is ...

I have no ethernet socket on my computer, should I buy a usb/ethernet adaptor?

or, is the Network LAN socket on my computer actually an ethernet socket anyway.
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 Thu 2 Dec 10 11:21 
 Ethernet connection. - rtj70
Sounds to me that your computer has an RJ45 Ethernet LAN socket already.
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 Thu 2 Dec 10 11:26 
 Ethernet connection. - Stuartli
Agree.

What's more, if you have an internet connection that could/can deliver higher speeds (ADSL2+), you will get the benefit as USB modems' maximum speed capability is 8Mb.
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 Thu 2 Dec 10 11:29 
 Ethernet connection. - smokie
Did you mean won't get the benefit Stuart? That's how I'd see it.
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 Thu 2 Dec 10 13:19 
 Ethernet connection. - Stuartli
Could be. I'd assumed it was a modem router, rather than just a router. See:

www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/Shop/Specifications.asp?ProductID=2364

So will need to buy a modem router such as:

www.ebuyer.com/product/191509 ...:-)
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 Thu 2 Dec 10 13:39 
 Ethernet connection. - Dog
>>Could be. I'd assumed it was a modem router, rather than just a router. See:

www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/Shop/Specifications.asp?ProductID=2364<<

That Thomson SpeedTouch 585 v6 Wireless-G ADSL 2+ Router is what I have, should I bin it then and buy a Belkin G Wireless ADSL modem router, I didn't pay anything for the Thomson jobbie btw.
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 Thu 2 Dec 10 13:45 
 Ethernet connection. - Tooslow
Why bin it? The Belkins have a poor reputation for performance. Do you need wireless N? There's no point having N unless your bb connection is faster than your internal network or you want to transfer large quantities of data between 2 pcs on your home network.

The Speedtouch has a Broadcomm chipset which generally hangs onto the bb connection better than most. You can also tweak it with www.kitz.co.uk/routers/DMTv7.htm

John
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 Thu 2 Dec 10 13:54 
 Ethernet connection. - Stuartli
>>The Belkins have a poor reputation for performance>>

It wasn't a recommendation, merely an example at a reasonable price, hence the words: "such as"..:-)

In any case, if you ask nicely, your ISP will probably supply a wireless router free of charge.....

I've had four or five from TalkTalk up to now, along with a D-Link wireless adapter (I took part in one of its test trials in the case of the adapter).
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 Thu 2 Dec 10 14:01 
 Ethernet connection. - John H
>> In any case, if you ask nicely, your ISP will probably supply a wireless router
>> free of charge.....
>>

He's got a good one, why should he get another?

>> I've had four or five from TalkTalk up to now, along with a D-Link wireless
What do you do with four or five?
Explains why talktalk charges are going up from January 2011.


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 Thu 2 Dec 10 14:11 
 Ethernet connection. - Stuartli
>>Explains why talktalk charges are going up from January 2011.>>

No, TalkTalk has always supplied a free USB or modem router (now wireless type) from the time I joined in April 2006, when it launched "free" broadband.

Just keeping pace with other ISPs and BT charges.

My AnyTime International3 broadband and phone package has only gone up by about £1.75 since I took it out in 2006.

Still superb value...:-)
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 Thu 2 Dec 10 14:33 
 Ethernet connection. - Stuartli
>>What do you do with four or five?>>

Three contract renewals plus two for test trials (you get to keep them).

The latest is used for the system and the others to family members and friends already with TalkTalk using older models...:-)
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 Thu 2 Dec 10 13:48 
 Ethernet connection. - John H
>> That Thomson SpeedTouch 585 v6 Wireless-G ADSL 2+ Router is what I have, should I
>> bin it then and buy a Belkin G Wireless ADSL modem router, I didn't pay
>> anything for the Thomson jobbie btw.
>>

That is perfectly fine. No need to buy anything else.

As for ADSL2+/24meg/whatnot, who is your ISP? and Where is your exchange?
Check out Samknows (use your postcode to find your exchange).
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 Thu 2 Dec 10 14:09 
 Ethernet connection. - Dog
Cheers John & John H ... I've only got a cheap plusnet phone + BB package, my exchange is in Truro but I've never investigated how far from my home it actually is.

I'll connect this Speedtouch 585 up over the weekend - I don't use wireless btw.

I shall also check out that Samknows to find my exchange.
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 Thu 2 Dec 10 14:12 
 Ethernet connection. - Tooslow
If you have any problem with the config give me a shout, I'll notice eventually.

John
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 Thu 2 Dec 10 14:21 
 Ethernet connection. - Dog
>>If you have any problem with the config give me a shout, I'll notice eventually<<

Ta, I was without the ww for 36 hours due to my old usb speedtouch,
I can go without food & drink for quite some considerable, but not t'internet it seems :)
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 Thu 2 Dec 10 14:32 
 Ethernet connection. - John H
>> package, my exchange is in Truro but I've never investigated how far from my home

>> I shall also check out that Samknows to find my exchange.
>>

I think plusnet is owned by BT.

www.samknows.com/broadband/exchange/WWTRUR
ADSL status:
Enabled as of 30/06/2001
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Enabled as of 05/01/2006
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Enabled as of 08/05/2005
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 Thu 2 Dec 10 14:53 
 Ethernet connection. - Dog
>>I think plusnet is owned by BT.<<

That's right John - I'm about 1 mile from the exchange in Truro.
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 Thu 2 Dec 10 11:30 
 Ethernet connection. - Dog
Cheers Rob & Stuart - I'll have to check out that ADSL2+
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 Thu 2 Dec 10 13:23 
 Ethernet connection. - Bellboy
i would advise against usb to ethernet,i bought one of these off a well known book seller and it crashes my computer or fails to load
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 Thu 2 Dec 10 13:23 
 Ethernet connection. - Stuartli
>>I'll have to check out that ADSL2+ >>

It's the "Up to 24Mb" broadband speed.
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 Thu 2 Dec 10 13:34 
 Ethernet connection. - Tooslow
Dog,
described here tinyurl.com/26v3ahe

That's what I use. it's a good bit of kit. Speedtouch is a Thomson brand name.

Just plug the router into the phone socked and your pc into one of the Ethernet / RJ45 / Network LAN (different names, same thing) socket, do a bit of configuring and off you go.

John
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