Wireless adsl router

[John ©]

At present I have a ADSL modem (us robotics sure connect) but it only has
two connections at the back (one to bt socket and a USB to the computer) and
I was wondering if there are any wireless broadband routers out there that
will connect my modem to the router via USB as it does not have a Ethernet
connection.

If I cant get one to connect via USB which wireless ADSL router (with ADSL
modem) do you guys recommend, I know my local shop sells a router called
origo (are they any good)

Any help will be appreciated, thanks.

 

[James Egan]

At present I have a ADSL modem (us robotics sure connect) but it only has
two connections at the back (one to bt socket and a USB to the computer) and
I was wondering if there are any wireless broadband routers out there that
will connect my modem to the router via USB as it does not have a Ethernet
connection.

There are loads.

If I cant get one to connect via USB which wireless ADSL router (with ADSL
modem) do you guys recommend, I know my local shop sells a router called
origo (are they any good)

I bought one on ebay and installed it for a friend. It has a very easy
to follow setup program and more or less worked straight from the box.
I haven't had any report of a malfunction so I guess it's still
working okay.

If I had to complain about something it would be the manual supplied
with it. I couldn't get into the advanced setup without paying a visit
to the origo2000.com website and downloading a pdf with updated
instructions (default username and password etc.)

However, if you're not wanting port forwarding or something from the
advanced menu then you have nothing to worry about.


Jim.

 

[John ©]

I was wondering if there are any wireless broadband routers out there
that

There are loads.

Any chance of naming a few, thanks.

 

[James Egan]

Any chance of naming a few, thanks.

Hmmm. Maybe I spoke too soon. It appears things have changed somewhat
since the early dsl days.

The USB type like the vigor2200
http://www.draytek.co.uk/products/vigor2200usb.html
were popular because (in the olden days) a lot of ISP terms and
conditions forced the use of their supplied modem to access broadband
thus limiting the users networking capability and encouraging them to
use the ISP's networking services instead of the DIY version. Thus was
born this type of router.

That however was before the days of wireless G and those routers look
to have been phased out in favour of the all encompassing ones
incorporating their own PPPoA modem. So trying to get one with a USB
port AND wireless G might be harder than I initially thought.

The vigor series routers are very good if you want extra features like
the built in PPTP or IPSEC but will cost more cash than a cheap and
cheerful Origo so really I'd say your best bet was to put the modem
back in its box and get an all-in router suitable for your needs.


Jim.