I am replacing DSL with Comcast cable modem. Installation is set for tomorrow.
Currently, the DSL modem (Cisco 678) sits between my router (D-Link WRT54G) and the world. I want to simply replace that appliance with the Motorola SB5101 cable modem.
The SB5101 instructions seem to indicate that it requires a dedicated USB connection. Because of where all this stuff is located, I don't really have any interest in having it hooked up to a computer via USB all the time.
I kind of figured that the USB connection was only for setup (like the serial connection on the cisco) and that - after you've got everything "done" - you can disconnect the USB and just enjoy your bandwidth.
I don't see how I'd access the cable modem when my router is already 168.1.0.0 (or whatever) on my network.
So, I guess my question for those of you with cable modem access is - are you required to have a perpetual USB connection to the cable modem?
The answer could dramatically affect "where" I have the copper installed.
Thanks for your help.
