Cable Forum - View Single Post - need help switchin from usb to ethernet plzz.

nas1234 · 16-10-2007, 09:55

hello, erm basically ive been having problems switchin my motorola surfboard modem to an ethernet connection.. ive been using this modem via a usb connection but i recently bought a wireless router so therfore need an ethernet connection..ive jus uninstalled the usb drivers for the modem and then tried to install the ethernet cable, but however wen i go thru the set up on the cd, wen i plug the ethernet cable in it gives no response...ive tried to power it up but still the activity light does not appear..do i need a new ethernet cable cos no light on the back of my pc appears??

some help would be appreciated thanks..

16-10-2007, 09:55	#1
nas1234 cf.member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 3	need help switchin from usb to ethernet plzz. hello, erm basically ive been having problems switchin my motorola surfboard modem to an ethernet connection.. ive been using this modem via a usb connection but i recently bought a wireless router so therfore need an ethernet connection..ive jus uninstalled the usb drivers for the modem and then tried to install the ethernet cable, but however wen i go thru the set up on the cd, wen i plug the ethernet cable in it gives no response...ive tried to power it up but still the activity light does not appear..do i need a new ethernet cable cos no light on the back of my pc appears?? some help would be appreciated thanks..