If your modem is only USB, i'm not sure how it would connect to the router??
My laptop just worked.. it had wireless built in and it recognised the network. I just had to change my proxy settings in IE because it's configured for the work proxy.
I was planning to wait until we move out of town (hopefully in the next 12 months or so to get some dark skies ) then look at what I need to go wireless + adsl/isdn/satellite depending on where we move to... my thoughts were an adsl modem/router if we went adsl, but I don't want to do that just now in case we move to somewhere where I need to go ISDN or satellite...
My Motorola SB4200 broadband modem (as supplied and installed by Optus) supplies both Ethernet and USB interface connectivity to quote: “ensure compatibility with almost any PC network-ready computer system”.
I use the Ethernet cable to connect the modem to the Linksys router. Here is some tech stuff from their data sheet:
USB for Windows 98/2000/Me
Supports up to 32 users (1 via USB and up to 31 via Ethernet)
Ethernet and USB connections are bridged allowing LAN traffic between USB device and Ethernet LAN
10/100BaseT Ethernet (auto sensing)
Therefore, I presume you would plug the USB cable into your desktop PC and then other devices connected to the desktop via a router will be able to access the internet? Just guessing here as I have never used the USB connection.
Edited:
From the Motorola FAQ: Can I attach a USB hub to support multiple users?
No, the USB port will support only one user. If you need to support multiple computers you need to use the Ethernet port and a hub/switch.
Since the SB4200 has both Ethernet and USB connections, can I use both to attach multiple computers?
Yes. The USB port will support only one user and the Ethernet port (with a hub or switch) can support multiple users, to a maximum of 31 attached computers. Please check with your ISP or Cable Operator to see how many users they allow on cable modems.
If the modem is USB only you can still connect the Wireless router to the PC (via ethernet) and use ICS in XP to share the connection from the USB to the wireless router or access point. I had to set one up this way to share a USB only satellite connection. From memory I had to set a fixed IP in the wireless router (Dlink) and point the router to the client machine as a gateway address.
you could always get a wireless adsl modem router...generally come with 4 ports and the wireless as well...makes life easy...anything within easy reach goes via eth0 and the rest use wireless...no headaches and no excess equipment...
Yep. Thanks Wraithe... that was my plan if we move somewhere where I can still get adsl. I don't really want to lash out on another adsl modem for possibly less than 12 months use .
) then look at what I need to go wireless + adsl/isdn/satellite depending on where we move to... my thoughts were an adsl modem/router if we went adsl, but I don't want to do that just now in case we move to somewhere where I need to go ISDN or satellite...
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