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USB Ethernet wireless problem

  • 27-04-2006 11:18am
    #1
    Oriel
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,154 ✭✭✭


    Folks,
    I'm moving from NTL cable to ADSL with another company.
    I currently have the NTL modem going connected to a wireless router, by ethernet, which works fine.
    I've just got the free modem from the new company, and it's a cheap USB only connection. There is no USB input on the USB router.

    What would be my best way to get a wireless network on the go?
    Will I have to just get a new ethernet ADSL modem? I don't really want to get a wireless modem, seeing as I have my router, I may as well use it anyways.

    Cheers,
    S.


Comments

  • #2
    kippy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,988 ✭✭✭✭kippy


    If you dont mind me asking, Who is the provider you are using?
    Have you asked them if it is possible to get a modem that you can use an ethernet connection with?
    Thus allowing you to use your existing router for your wireless networking.
    Kippy


  • #3
    Oriel
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,154 ✭✭✭Oriel


    They're called Eclipse. The thing is, I've already got the crappy USB modem in the post - I couldn't really be bothered returning the thing, but it looks like that might be the best option...

    S.


  • #4
    Oriel
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,154 ✭✭✭Oriel


    Actually, it was the free modem, so I guess I wouldn't have to return it anyway.
    So I guess my question now is:

    I have a wireless router, but now useful modem.
    Should I just buy a new Wireless ADSL modem, or should I buy a wired modem and connect this to my wireless router? Would there be many complications?

    S.


  • #5
    8T8
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,757 ✭✭✭8T8


    For convenience and simplicity it would be easier to simply buy a wireless router with an integrated ADSL gateway/modem but buying a ADSL modem on its own with an ethernet connection to plug into your existing router would also work.


  • #6
    CiaranC
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,300 ✭✭✭CiaranC


    An ISP sent you a USB only modem? Thats nuts. Id sent it straight back and tell them to deliver a proper piece of networking equipment or you'll cancel.


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  • #7
    Oriel
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,154 ✭✭✭Oriel


    CiaranC wrote:
    An ISP sent you a USB only modem? Thats nuts. Id sent it straight back and tell them to deliver a proper piece of networking equipment or you'll cancel.
    Aye, it was free or I had an option to pay for another one.
    8T8, I think that's what I'm going to do.

    Cheers folks.
    S.


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