Internet connection using ethernet cable

[Geoffrey Combes]

This replies to queries from Daniel. I have been busy talking to Telstra 
about this issue. More  on that later in this message.

IP address: The address of the new modem is 192.168.1.1, a common one 
and the same as the previous Telstra modem.

Firewall, subnets:  I have no information on the modem's settings, nor 
can I reconfigure it, at least not without instruction on how to gain 
access to do so. It makes no sense to incorporate blocks of any kind.

Driver: OK, none required.

Ethernet connection: I have listed all the USB port info. When the modem 
is connected to my PC using a USB port nothing show up. I have been 
unable to see information on the ethernet single ethernet port on the PC.

Now back to Telstra. After lengthy discussion on line Telstra gave up 
and advised that the modem cannot be wire-connected to my PC. They say 
that it is a WiFi-only modem. I don't believe that but for the present I 
must accept that as true and proceed with making my PC WiFi-enabled, 
using a USB adaptor. I have a Realtek adaptor with aerial but Ubuntu 
doesn't recognise it. Ubuntu website has some recommendations on 
compatible adaptors, all with high price tags given what they are. I 
have ordered (on line) two adaptors both alleged to be compatible with 
Linux. One cost $2 (no antenna), the other cost $20 (with antenna 
providing a little gain. I'm hoping that at least one of them works 
plug-n-play as they claim. My home will therefore make Internet 
connections via WiFi only, which should be OK.

That is the state of play. Thank you Daniel and others. No more 
questions from me.

Geoffrey Combes



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