Connecting ADSL USB Modem to wireless router?

Hi,

I would like to be able to share an ADSL internet connection that is
already setup using an ADSL USB Modem (D-Link DSL-200). So I went out
and bought a d-link wireless router, took it home and opened it up to
find an ethernet cable inside which of course i couldn't connect to the
USB modem.
Thus I haven't been able to find a router that is compatible with the
one i already have and was hoping someone could point me in the right
direction?
I was thinking of just replacing the existing modem with a wireless
modem/router but the computer doesn't have an ethernet network card
either..

Any suggestions.. thanks!

On 7 Dec 2006 18:39:29 -0800, "DJG79" <dgabriel@utilityasset.com.au>
wrote in <1165545569.860491.322880@79g2000cws.googlegroups. com>:

>I would like to be able to share an ADSL internet connection that is
>already setup using an ADSL USB Modem (D-Link DSL-200). So I went out
>and bought a d-link wireless router, took it home and opened it up to
>find an ethernet cable inside which of course i couldn't connect to the
>USB modem.
>Thus I haven't been able to find a router that is compatible with the
>one i already have and was hoping someone could point me in the right
>direction?
>I was thinking of just replacing the existing modem with a wireless
>modem/router but the computer doesn't have an ethernet network card
>either..
>
>Any suggestions.. thanks!

Get your DSL provider to swap the USB modem for an Ethernet modem.

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The providers are usually kind enough to swap these out for ones with
an ethernet connection on them
John Navas wrote:
> On 7 Dec 2006 18:39:29 -0800, "DJG79" <dgabriel@utilityasset.com.au>
> wrote in <1165545569.860491.322880@79g2000cws.googlegroups. com>:
>
> >I would like to be able to share an ADSL internet connection that is
> >already setup using an ADSL USB Modem (D-Link DSL-200). So I went out
> >and bought a d-link wireless router, took it home and opened it up to
> >find an ethernet cable inside which of course i couldn't connect to the
> >USB modem.
> >Thus I haven't been able to find a router that is compatible with the
> >one i already have and was hoping someone could point me in the right
> >direction?
> >I was thinking of just replacing the existing modem with a wireless
> >modem/router but the computer doesn't have an ethernet network card
> >either..
> >
> >Any suggestions.. thanks!
>
> Get your DSL provider to swap the USB modem for an Ethernet modem.
>
> --
> Best regards, FAQ for Wireless Internet: <http://Wireless.wikia.com>
> John Navas FAQ for Wi-Fi: <http://wireless.wikia.com/wiki/Wi-Fi>
> Wi-Fi How To: <http://wireless.wikia.com/wiki/Wi-Fi_HowTo>
> Fixes to Wi-Fi Problems: <http://wireless.wikia.com/wiki/Wi-Fi_Fixes>

On 7 Dec 2006 18:39:29 -0800, in alt.internet.wireless , "DJG79"
<dgabriel@utilityasset.com.au> wrote:

>Thus I haven't been able to find a router that is compatible with the
>one i already have

Its almost impossible to find routers you can plug a USB modem into,
since the router would need to have somewhere/somehow to install the
USB drivers and would rpobably only support a small subset of modems
anyway. Possibly some high-end routers may do it.

>and was hoping someone could point me in the right
>direction?

Check if your ISP can swap the modem for one with an ethernet
connection, or swap your wireless router for one with a builtin modem.
>I was thinking of just replacing the existing modem with a wireless
>modem/router but the computer doesn't have an ethernet network card
>either..

Ethernet cards cost around £10. If all else fails, or youre afraid to
open the box on the desktop, get a wireless USB adapter for it.

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Mark McIntyre