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Hi, just received my lovely new iMac :D

I am trying to connect to the internet, which is with tiscali, and my modem is a Sagem with a USB output to the computer.

All the info. for the Time Capsule indicates I need a ethernet cable, not a USB.

Does this mean my modem is not compatible?

I know this is very basic stuff, however I didn't set up the internet on my PC so have never done this before :Blushing:

Any help much appreciated

Pete
 
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Macatastic said:
Hi, just received my lovely new iMac :D

I am trying to connect to the internet, which is with tiscali, and my modem is a Sagem with a USB output to the computer.

All the info. for the Time Capsule indicates I need a ethernet cable, not a USB.

Does this mean my modem is not compatible?

I know this is very basic stuff, however I didn't set up the internet on my PC so have never done this before :Blushing:

Any help much appreciated

Pete
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Are you certain there is no other interface to the computer other than USB? If that's true, I'm not aware of any wireless router that will interface with a modem like that. You may have to contact your ISP and have them issue you a replacement.
 
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Very basic modem supplied by Tiscali about 6 years ago.

Has a phone line input and a USB output and thats it.

Think it might be time for a new modem?

Pete
 
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Macatastic said:
Very basic modem supplied by Tiscali about 6 years ago.

Has a phone line input and a USB output and thats it.

Think it might be time for a new modem?

Pete
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Absolutely. Not sure how it is in the UK, but it's pretty common practice here in the US for the ISP to supply a fully featured modem, and at times replacements/upgrades for it.
 

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