As the title says, is it possible?, i know XP and Vista allow you to set up a connection and login, so their no need for a router. But does it work via ethernet?? i was abit confused by jabns post.
"Use the router. Routers sync at higher speeds than USB modems."
on my packet loss topic, found here:
http://forum.kitz.co.uk/index.php?topic=2272.0My setup:
NetGear DG834 (Bridged) > DGL-4100 (Used To Login To ISP) > PC.
I do have a PS3 connected to the router, and i do have the PC connected and running at the same time, but when i don't i'd like to skip the DGL 4100 and connect directly into the PC.
I could use the DG834 but i find it is slower, and adds an extra 1-2ms when it's in router mode.
So would it be possible to login with an Ethernet cable?, i thought it would be, but the above quote made me wonder...
If yes, how can i create a new connection to login without the Windows Wizard that guides you through the setup?
I have "lite" versions of XP and Vista, so most normal things don't work, i never used them.......... now i need em, lol.
Would their be any other way to do it?
Secondly, i was looking at the Draytek Vigor 110 ADSL Modem:
http://www.draytek.co.uk/products/vigor110.htmlThis is what i wanted it for mainly "The DrayTek Vigor 110 is an ADSL modem with an Ethernet connection; it is not a router but a true ADSL Ethernet Modem. By providing a PPPoE to PPPoA bridge, the connected device (firewall, router or PC) can log into the Internet (your ISP) directly and have full control over the ADSL connection - that makes the Vigor 110 a unique product. You can connect any device to the Vigor 110 which has a PPPoE client facility, which includes PCs, most Ethernet-WAN routers and the Apple Airport™ but the actual connection to your ISP is still PPPoA (unlike other modems which only provide PPPoE native bridging), which is the unique feature of this product and makes it compatible with nearly all UK ISPS, where PPPoA is used as standard"
I'd like to have the option, since my DGL 4100 supports PPPoE only, so it would make it much easier for me if and when i used it. Since i could still be on PPPoA.
The problem? well there doesn't seem to be any instock, and seems pretty old. i was wondering wether there was any better modems out their that has the same capabilties, maybe a bit newer aswell.