I need help setting up a second usb connection to my BT Home Hub.?

Question

I've recently upgraded my bt home hub. The main connection is wireless and operates fine. I've tried to connect a second computer via the usb cable, but experience problems with the network connection. The second computer is running wndows 98. I have set the network settings to obtain the IP adress for the network device I am using to connect automatically as instructed by the intallation software. Unfortunately this does not work and still fails to connect when restarted

Answer 1

you should try and use the ethernet ports they are desgned to work for the internet and are at least twice as fast

Answer 2

I'm afraid 98's specs now are not the minimum required for the Internet. USB connections are now not good enough because of the speed of data transfer. For instance my ISP does not support 98 or USB anymore.

Windows 2000 or later and Ethernet [NIC] connection.

That's the reason why your having the problems setting the 98 up.

Answer 3

I have a Home Hub and this is easily solved by using the ethernet cable instead of the USB one. You would have received one of each with the Hub.

You may need to reset the Hub which can be done by turning it off for about 40 secs and then waiting for it to reset, or by holding in the small grey button at the back of the Hub [again for about 40 secs] then waiting until all the green lights are back on.

If this doesn't work I'd call BT as it's free and they are normally quite good if it's a simple fix, lol

Answer 4

You need special and specific drivers if you want to connect to the hub by USB.

For all things related to the HomeHub visit Frequencycast at the link below.