USB Modem & DSL Router

[Noel S Pamfree]

I just bought a D-Link DI-604 router expecting it to have a modem inside -
my fault, should have read more carefully!

I have a USB dsl modem but the router needs an Ethernet connection to work.

Is there any way I can connect from the USB modem to the router with a
special cable?

Many thanks,

Noel

 

[DL]

Dont believe so.
Presumably your modem doesnt have an ethernet connection also?

 

[Bob I]

Nope you will need to either atach the modem to a PC or replace it with
Ethernet connection modem. Why?


Please see.
http://www.ramelectronics.net/html/usb_ethernet_adapter.html

Note: Unfortunately USB to ethernet converters which will convert a USB
DSL/Cable modems USB port to ethernet do not exist. The problem being
basically that there is no way to load the necessary drivers onto a
DSL/Cable modem to let it know how to talk to the converter.

 

[Gene K]

???. Most current DSL Modems offer connection either via ethernet or
USB. If yours does not, call your DSL provider [probably the phone company]
for a replacement. Does your computer have a ethernet port? Most computers
manufactured within the last five-six years do, look and be sure.
Gene

 

[Mike Hall - MS MVP Windows Shell/User]

Noel

You will either need to get your modem replaced by the telephone company for
something that will connect to your router, or

Install a network card, and connect the router to it.. then set up Internet
Connection Sharing for the benefit of anything connected to the router..

 

[Noel S Pamfree]

Thanks everyone - the old dsl modem only has a USB plug, no Ethernet
connection.

I will buy a new router - modem and sell the router on eBay!

Noel

 

[cquirke (MVP Windows shell/user)]

On Thu, 11 May 2006 18:48:05 +0100, "Noel S Pamfree"

Thanks everyone - the old dsl modem only has a USB plug, no Ethernet
connection.

I will buy a new router - modem and sell the router on eBay!

Rather keep the Ethernet router and either sell the USB "modem" to
someone you don't like, or if no-one you dislike enough, kill it

(A USB "modem" does nothing to protect your PC against direct access)

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[Noel S Pamfree]

Actually I have discovered this is possible thanks to a little device called
an "USB to Ethernet RJ45 LAN".

See:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/USB-TO-LAN-RJ...726335645QQcategoryZ50197QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


Hope this helps someone else!

Noel

 

[Bob I]

I think you are going to find the conversion is backwards to what you
are looking for.