On 25 Jul 2006 21:03:01 -0700, in alt.internet.wireless , "Reza"
<zahid75251@yahoo.com> wrote:

>I have Verizon DSL connection in my home. The DSL modem is connected to
>my desktop computer via USB cable. I can connect to the internet just
>fine. I recently bought a Dell laptop computer with wireless
>networking capabilities. I also got a Netgear wireless router. I
>followed the instruction but I am confused. The instruction that came
>with wireless router talks only about ethernet cable, adapter etc. It
>does not say anything about connecting DSL modem to my desktop via USB
>cable.. Does it mean that I will have to have ethernet card installed
>in my desktop computer before my laptop can establish any wireless
>connection?

You have the wrong router + modem combination. Two main options

1) take the router back and get a DSL-ready wireless router/modem. You
can then retire your old USB modem, plug the new router/modem into the
DSL line, and connect your PCs up to it via either wireless or
ethernet. Ethernet is simpler, and an ethernet card for your desktop
will cost under ten pounds (as copmared to maybe fifty for a wireless
card which will be much less reliable).

2) take the router back and buy one which can be connected via USB to
a modem. These are rare and expensive. Do NOT be fooled by routers
with USB ports for printing or connecting PCs, this is not usable by
the modem.

I'd go for option one personally, its the most reliable method.
--
Mark McIntyre