Kubuntu and USB to DSL Modem

[Willis]

David Vincent wrote:
> Willis wrote:
>   
>> I have a 2Wire DSL connection and my wife is on a hpna connector through 
>> the phone line and my Ubuntu unit is connected to the modem through the 
>> only RJ-46 connector and my windows/Kubuntu unit is connected via the 
>> USB connection.  My problem is that I am not hooked up to the network on 
>> the kubuntu through the USB.  If I boot in the XP it all works 
>> beautifully.  #What must I do to solve my problem and use the Kubuntu 
>> via the USB connection or is it even possible?
>>
>>     
>
> sudo apt-get install linux-restricted-modules ?
>
> does ubuntu see your usb device?
>
> lsusb
> ifconfig
> iwconfig
>
> what do those return?
>
> -d
>
>
>
>   
I'm sorry, the Ubuntu machine, computer #2 is connected to the ADSL 
modem via the NIC.  Computer #1 is connected via the USB and works great 
in the WindowsXP but I'm moving away from MS software.