ANNEX B – FAQs
Can I connect two computers to my modem, one via Ethernet and one via USB, and be on the Internet with both computers at the same time?
Yes, it is possible to have two computers using the Modem at the same time via USB and Ethernet. It is also possible to share files between the two computers.
Can I connect my Modem to a hub and have multiple computers share the Internet at the same time?
You can connect your PC to the modem using the USB cable and have the Ethernet cable from your Modem running into a hub, then attach your additional computers to the hub and access the Internet at the same time.
I want to create a wireless network. Will this Modem support that feature?
The easiest way to create a wireless network is to connect your desktop machine to the Modem using USB and then connect either a Belkin 802.11b or 802.11g Access Point to the Ethernet port of your modem.
Can I connect a wired or wireless router to my Modem?
You can connect a wired or wireless router to your Modem. The Modem will allocate a WAN IP address to your router and then you can configure the IP range that you wish to allocate to your client machines by configuring your router settings. Authentication to your ISP needs to be done on your Modem so simply connect you router to the Ethernet port of your Modem without running any setup wizards that may ship with the router.
Where can I get help to connect my modem to Xtra New Zealand?
The following website has a wealth of information to assist in your connection with Xtra New Zealand -
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