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Computer stuff makes me feel so dumb.
Okay, so. My internet speed is ridonkulously slow. Like, 2.39 Mbps download and .60 Mbps upload. I suspect it is my ancient router, a Linksys BEFW11S4 V.2. I want to check and see what my speed is connected directly via USB to the modem, but it Network Preferences tells me that my computer doesn't have an IP address. Airport uses the IP address of the router. I tried using the router IP for the USB, but that seemed to frell everything and I had to reboot my modem and router.
Help, please?
You don't want to plug your computer into the modem using USB, you should plug in with an ethernet cable.
Thanks, Tom. I have a Macbook Air. Unless I'm seriously missing something, there isn't a spot to plug in an Ethernet cable.
I believe you are correct. You have to purchase a dongle from apple that plugs into USB and let's you plug in ethernet to hard wire an Air.
Ah. So I can't use a regular USB cord? What is the USB port thingy on my modem for, then? To plug into a router?
That is a good question. I don't know. Cable modem?
The USB port on a cable or DSL modem can be used for Internet. I've seen it done several times, but have not used it myself.
That is a good question. I don't know. Cable modem?
Yes, it's a cable modem.
So in theory, I could connect from my Air to the modem via USB? It's certainly an option in Network Preferences.
I'm going to stop pretending like I know what I'm talking about - I've never done it.
I would google for the modem manual, myself.