Modem K4505- cannot use with 2 laptops connected back to back

[bjclarkeuk]

i have been using my vodafone mobile broadband using dongle model E272
i have recently been sent a new model K4505
i use 2 laptop computers at work connected back to back
my dongle E272 works fine but my new dongle model K4505 will not work when the computers are back to back but will work fine when the computers are used in isolation
it is impossible for my business to run the computers without being connected back to back
can you suggest a way around the new dongle problem
thanks
brian clarke

[Retired-Trev]

Hi okobieuk

Firstly welcome to the Vodafone eForum.

Before I can assist, I need you to clarify one or two points for me:

What do you mean when you say the laptops are connected "back to back"? I assume you mean they are linked together and normally share the connection, but can you confirm exactly how they are connected?

What laptops are you using, and what OS (Operating Systems) are installed on them?

Finally, you stated it works fine with your old modem, when you attempt to use the new model, how far do you get, and do you receive any error messages, and if so, what are they?

If you can forward this information, I will be able to assist further.

Regards

Trev
eForum Team

[bjclarkeuk]

Hi okobieuk
hi trev
i am a racecourse bookmaker who needs to connect to the betting exchanges on course i have 2 laptops a toshiba and acer
before i got my new modem i could connect to broadband either separately or when connected via my ethernet back 2 back connection
my new k4505 will allow me to connect to the net when computer is stand alone but as soon as the ethernet cable connects i get an error ras 608 code i must run the computers with one running as a slave both computers run xp i have had 2 go back 2 my e323 modem which works fine
thanks brian

Firstly welcome to the Vodafone eForum.

Before I can assist, I need you to clarify one or two points for me:

What do you mean when you say the laptops are connected "back to back"? I assume you mean they are linked together and normally share the connection, but can you confirm exactly how they are connected?

What laptops are you using, and what OS (Operating Systems) are installed on them?

Finally, you stated it works fine with your old modem, when you attempt to use the new model, how far do you get, and do you receive any error messages, and if so, what are they?

If you can forward this information, I will be able to assist further.

Regards

Trev
eForum Team