Originally posted by jo3pit
yep.. just request for this model..
motorolla surf 3600 or 3800 modem (USB interface)
but heard a lot of bad comments abt it. as it's not as stable as the 3100 model (nic ver.)
Originally posted by Falcon
Y im asking abt the USB connection is that I do not wish to open the computer each time to install the ethernet card when I want to switch betweeen comps. ;p
Originally posted by stl
how many PCs u got? this way meaning only 1 PC can use internet at one time. might as well buy a router ($100++) and some cheap network card. all the PCs can use internet anytime...
Originally posted by Falcon
No. I am not going to use all at the same time. Just want a easiere way to switch.
Originally posted by ptlee
Can't you just get another cheap ethernet card (ard S$20-S$30) and install it on your other PC?
-ptl-
Originally posted by Falcon
So using usb connection not a good way? I hate to open up my computer. :embrass:
Originally posted by Zoomer
USB connection? Eeks, dun let it come near me.
Seriously, the USB cable can't be too long. I think 5m is the/near the max as specified in the specs.
Originally posted by erwinx
using 10m. getting 100Kb/s download speeds from US sites. maybe 10m cannot work well at 'full speed', but cable modem is way under full speed.