Connecting SBC dsl to ethernet hub?

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Connecting SBC dsl to ethernet hub?

G4 I've just upgraded to high speed DSL from SBC and have a new 2 wire 1701HG gateway modem, which I want to use to connect my old G4 desk top by wire and use my powerbook G4 by the wireless capability of the modem. The problem is that I've always connected my computer and modem to a Macnally ethernet hub and I'm told by SBC that I have to connect the ethernet cable directly to the G4. However if I do this I won't be able to use my old hp printer that can only be used via the connection through the ethernet hub. (The old G4 has one ethernet port). SBC isn't helpful at all with any other configuration. Any suggestions?

G4

Posted on Dec 26, 2005 1:16 PM

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Answer 1

Dec 26, 2005 2:46 PM in response to Mary Parisi

According to this document, the router you have is a full featured router:

http://www.2wire.com/pages/pdfs/106.pdf

You should be able to hook up your network like this:

Modem
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2Wire Router
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---- Ethernet Device
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---- Ethernet Device
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---- Ethernet Device
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---- Ethernet Device

The ethernet device can be computers, printers, switches/hubs or whatever. It cannot be another router unless that router has had its DHCP function disabled. You mention another ethernet hub, are you sure it is a hub and not another router?

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Answer 2

Mary Parisi Author

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Dec 27, 2005 1:59 AM in response to Frank Canzolino

Frank thanks for the link to the 2 Wire site and for the diagram. I must admit to knowing little about this equipment. For five years I've used dsl from SBC with a different modem and connected the ethernet cord from the modem to the an ethernet hub and it worked fine. According to SBC I can't do that now but I haven't tired. Yesterday, while on the phone to the SBC technical support I followed their directions and wasn't able to connect the DSL line even connecting everything directly to the computer. Maybe the line wasn't ready. I will try again tomorrow. According to your diagram I would need a router to go through before the hub. Hopefully tomorrow will bring a new supply of patience and I'll find the way that works... Regards

G4

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Answer 3

Dec 27, 2005 6:02 AM in response to Mary Parisi

You have misinterpreted the diagram, you already have a router in your system, the one supplied by 2Wire. Problems will arise if a second router is introduced into your network, you should make sure the hub you are using is NOT a router.

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