[iBook] Ethernet port problems; USB instead?

[B G]

Does the laptop see the netgear router?

Try reseting the router to factory default, this should turn off any  
previous security settings and you should be able to connec to the  
router.

once connected to the router you should be able to access the modem  
and connect to the DSL.

Good luck

Brian

On Oct 31, 2005, at 4:58 PM, Robin Mayhall wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> The d-link conversation made me realize you might be able to help  
> me with a similar dilemma.
>
> I have a G3 iBook with one Ethernet port and the dual USB ports.  
> The Ethernet port is broken or damaged in some way. I can't keep a  
> reliable Ethernet connection; I can wiggle it around and sometimes  
> get a connection, but if I move or have to change position, I  
> usually lose it.
>
> I've been searching for some other way to access my DSL internet  
> service. I have Bellsouth FastAccess DSL. They sent me a Westell  
> DSL modem. I also have a Netgear wireless router that a friend gave  
> me (just FYI) and my iBook already has an AirPort card installed  
> (unfortunately, there isn't a reliable wifi connection in my  
> neighborhood that I can 'borrow').
>
> The Westell modem came with a USB cable, and it does have a USB  
> port on it. But when I try to connect my laptop to it using the USB  
> cable, I can't seem to get it to work. I don't know a lot about USB  
> or about routers or modems in general. I've also tried to connect  
> the Netgear router to the Westell modem with the Ethernet cable,  
> then connect wirelessly to the Netgear using Airport, but there  
> seems to be some missing link in the chain that I'm not connecting.
>
> Does anyone have any ideas?
>
> Thanks,
> Robin
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