[divorce3]

I've just had cable installed with a USB interface. Can anyone point me in
the right direction to set it up with Red Hat 7. Thanks

[Squashman]

I wouldn't even suggest using USB for a Windows system let alone Linux. Ethernet is the way to go. I don't even have the slighest clue how to setup USB networking on Linux.

Might want to start by reading this.
http://www.linux-usb.org/usbnet/

[tsunam]

hehe lwdSquashman, you said that in such a nice way comapred to what i was going to say about usb cable modem use, but yeah ethernet is the way to go.

[utanja]

Originally Posted by tsunam

hehe lwdSquashman, you said that in such a nice way comapred to what i was going to say about usb cable modem use, but yeah ethernet is the way to go.

ethernet is best and most reliable way to go...

[lynch]

I agree. And you'll find scant help in RH 7 for usb/cable anything.
lynch

[deviance99]

maybe, just maybe try installing hotplugger....

[utanja]

Originally Posted by deviance99

maybe, just maybe try installing hotplugger....

i believe you still would need a USB driver for the cable modem...

[Whiteskin]

what KIND of modem is it?

[Clumbsy_Mage]

What's so bad about USB? I can't see anything wrong with it.

[utanja]

Originally Posted by Clumbsy_Mage

What's so bad about USB? I can't see anything wrong with it.

for linux and the internet connection it can be problematical....

[tsunam]

not to mention a good bit slower then what you get thru a cat line. USB even 2.0 is slowerthen you get on a cat5 line.

if its 1.1 or 1, its doubtful you are even using your full bandwidth of your connection..because your lines are limiting your speed.

[lynch]

Another log on the fire:

Both USB and Ethernet can easily handle the speed of a cable modem, so
on downloads both interfaces should be the same (or very similar). USB
interfaces tend to put a slightly higher load on the CPU than compared
to a good Ethernet card.

I would personally use Ethernet, since its an interface designed for
network use! As such most operating systems will simply pick up the
card and (if relevevant) the IP details. Devices that connect via USB
pretend to be USB network adapters - an extra layer of software.

Having USB is great though for laptop user who may not have an
Ethernet adapter, but for desktop users where Ethernet card are ~£10
that's probably the better choice.

Source of quote: alt.linux newsgroup
lynch

[Whiteskin]

I'd agree, but in this case I have a feeling it's the USB modem that's doing the modem's job, rather than a modem into ethernet. (If that didn't make sense, I'm sorry. I stayed up late.) Now, if only he would come back an tell us the modem BRAND.

[divorce3]

Thanks for your interest guys. I installed an ethernet card and it works fine, except
I cannot configure EMail! Also I cannot get my printer to work with Linux.Any help is
very much appreciated. I have Red Hat 7. My printer Brother HL-645 laser.
Sorry I kept you up Whiteskin, although academic now, my modem is simply RCA.
Thanks again.

[Whiteskin]

OK. Start a new thread for the problems.