> In news:1158087928.363182.235130@p79g2000cwp.googlegroups.com,
> CJB <chrisjbrady03_nospam@yahoo.co.uk> typed:
> > I have a laptop  with Windows XP Media Centre on it.
> >
> > I now have the BT line up and running on ADSL. Demon have sent me a
> > Speedtouch 330 modem which works OK. It is a USB modem which is a pain
> > 'cos I only have two USB ports on the laptop and I need those for
> > peripherals. However I can now connect to the Internet - albeit a bit
> > slow.
>
> I know I'm going to feel foolish for asking this, but did you ask BT whether
> they'd send you a non-USB modem?
>
>
> >
> > The laptop also has an Internet port (I think) which I'd  prefer to
> > use.
>
> You can find out if you have an Ethernet card if you go to control panel |
> hardware | device manager .
>
> >
> > Now I want to set up a wireless router and have a Linksys Wireless-G.
> > Unfortunately this only has an Internet port for the modem to connect
> > into. But the modem only has a USB type cable.
> >
> > Please can anyone advise how I can connect a USB type modem to an
> > Internet connection on the router.
> >
> > Many thanks - CJB.
>
> You might see whether the Draytek router reviewed at
> http://practicallynetworked.com/review.asp?pid=427 works for you - it has a
> USB WAN interface, so you could theoretically connect your DSL modem to it,
> then connect the rest of your network using Ethernet. It has a 4-port
> Ethernet switch built in, so you could connect your computer and a wireless
> access point to it. I don't think you'll want to use your Linksys device if
> it's actually a router - you really just want an access point.

>
> CJB.
>
> Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] wrote:
>> In news:1158087928.363182.235130@p79g2000cwp.googlegroups.com,
>> CJB <chrisjbrady03_nospam@yahoo.co.uk> typed:
>>> I have a laptop  with Windows XP Media Centre on it.
>>>
>>> I now have the BT line up and running on ADSL. Demon have sent me a
>>> Speedtouch 330 modem which works OK. It is a USB modem which is a
>>> pain 'cos I only have two USB ports on the laptop and I need those
>>> for peripherals. However I can now connect to the Internet - albeit
>>> a bit slow.
>>
>> I know I'm going to feel foolish for asking this, but did you ask BT
>> whether they'd send you a non-USB modem?
>>
>>
>>>
>>> The laptop also has an Internet port (I think) which I'd  prefer to
>>> use.
>>
>> You can find out if you have an Ethernet card if you go to control
>> panel | hardware | device manager .
>>
>>>
>>> Now I want to set up a wireless router and have a Linksys
>>> Wireless-G. Unfortunately this only has an Internet port for the
>>> modem to connect into. But the modem only has a USB type cable.
>>>
>>> Please can anyone advise how I can connect a USB type modem to an
>>> Internet connection on the router.
>>>
>>> Many thanks - CJB.
>>
>> You might see whether the Draytek router reviewed at
>> http://practicallynetworked.com/review.asp?pid=427 works for you -
>> it has a USB WAN interface, so you could theoretically connect your
>> DSL modem to it, then connect the rest of your network using
>> Ethernet. It has a 4-port Ethernet switch built in, so you could
>> connect your computer and a wireless access point to it. I don't
>> think you'll want to use your Linksys device if it's actually a
>> router - you really just want an access point.

>In news:1158156492.938884.275560@e3g2000cwe.googlegroups.com,
>CJB <chrisjbrady03_nospam@yahoo.co.uk> typed:
>> Thank you very much for your response and help.
>>
>> I have a BT line, and a newly installed ADSL / broadband service from
>> ISP Demon (UK).
>>
>> The Speedtouch 330 USB-modem was provided as a package deal by Demon.
>> It works OK.
>>
>> I need all of the USB ports on my laptop for peripherals.
>>
>> Demon do not provide a NON-USB modem.
>
>Grrr. Bastidges.
>>
>> The Linksys WRT54GS-UK router comes with RJ45 ports only. It does not
>> have a USB port. Thats the problem.
>
>Yes, that's why I recommended you look at the Draytek and also get a
>different piece of hardware for your wireless (just a plain old access
>point).
>
>>
>> It appears that it is not possible to convert a USB cable (from modem)
>> for use with an Ethernet (RJ45) socket (on router).
>
>Nope.
>>
>> Wireless routers with inbuilt modems seem to be a tad expensibe, and
>> I'm not sure which one to purchase. Noe are availbale (or supported)
>> by Demon.
>
>That's probably not the right road to go down anyway.
>>
>> The Linksys router (and many others) only comes with RJ45 ports, yet
>> USB modems seem to be the most popular.
>
>No, I don't think they're the most common. Not in the States, anyway. Maybe
>in the UK. I've seen lots of BT users with this setup. It always stinks.
>>
>> Wireless routers with a USB port are VERY hard to find - apparently
>> none in the Linksys range.
>
>Right - don't use it. You really just need an access point. And you need a
>separate router that can connect via USB on the WAN interface, such as that
>Draytek.
>
>> >
>> Demon broadband is PPoA, whereas the Linksys router is PPPoE -
>> incompatible with each other.
>
>I don't think you'll be able to use your Linksys device at all. I'm not sure
>whether the Draytek supports PPPoA but you should check out the link I
>posted before.
>Also see
>http://experts.about.com/q/General-Networking-Lan-1049/PPPoA-vs-PPPoE.htm
>
>The only other option you've really got is to get a USB hub, and use
>internet connection sharing on your current computer - not sure how you can
>get wireless into the mix. USB-only modems stink.
>
>
>>
>> CJB.
>>
>> Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] wrote:
>>> In news:1158087928.363182.235130@p79g2000cwp.googlegroups.com,
>>> CJB <chrisjbrady03_nospam@yahoo.co.uk> typed:
>>>> I have a laptop  with Windows XP Media Centre on it.
>>>>
>>>> I now have the BT line up and running on ADSL. Demon have sent me a
>>>> Speedtouch 330 modem which works OK. It is a USB modem which is a
>>>> pain 'cos I only have two USB ports on the laptop and I need those
>>>> for peripherals. However I can now connect to the Internet - albeit
>>>> a bit slow.
>>>
>>> I know I'm going to feel foolish for asking this, but did you ask BT
>>> whether they'd send you a non-USB modem?
>>>
>>>
>>>>
>>>> The laptop also has an Internet port (I think) which I'd  prefer to
>>>> use.
>>>
>>> You can find out if you have an Ethernet card if you go to control
>>> panel | hardware | device manager .
>>>
>>>>
>>>> Now I want to set up a wireless router and have a Linksys
>>>> Wireless-G. Unfortunately this only has an Internet port for the
>>>> modem to connect into. But the modem only has a USB type cable.
>>>>
>>>> Please can anyone advise how I can connect a USB type modem to an
>>>> Internet connection on the router.
>>>>
>>>> Many thanks - CJB.
>>>
>>> You might see whether the Draytek router reviewed at
>>> http://practicallynetworked.com/review.asp?pid=427 works for you -
>>> it has a USB WAN interface, so you could theoretically connect your
>>> DSL modem to it, then connect the rest of your network using
>>> Ethernet. It has a 4-port Ethernet switch built in, so you could
>>> connect your computer and a wireless access point to it. I don't
>>> think you'll want to use your Linksys device if it's actually a
>>> router - you really just want an access point.
>
>
>
>

>In news:1158156492.938884.275560@e3g2000cwe.googlegroups.com,
>CJB <chrisjbrady03_nospam@yahoo.co.uk> typed:
>> Thank you very much for your response and help.
>>
>> I have a BT line, and a newly installed ADSL / broadband service from
>> ISP Demon (UK).
>>
>> The Speedtouch 330 USB-modem was provided as a package deal by Demon.
>> It works OK.
>>
>> I need all of the USB ports on my laptop for peripherals.
>>
>> Demon do not provide a NON-USB modem.
>
>Grrr. Bastidges.
>>
>> The Linksys WRT54GS-UK router comes with RJ45 ports only. It does not
>> have a USB port. Thats the problem.
>
>Yes, that's why I recommended you look at the Draytek and also get a
>different piece of hardware for your wireless (just a plain old access
>point).
>
>>
>> It appears that it is not possible to convert a USB cable (from modem)
>> for use with an Ethernet (RJ45) socket (on router).
>
>Nope.
>>
>> Wireless routers with inbuilt modems seem to be a tad expensibe, and
>> I'm not sure which one to purchase. Noe are availbale (or supported)
>> by Demon.
>
>That's probably not the right road to go down anyway.
>>
>> The Linksys router (and many others) only comes with RJ45 ports, yet
>> USB modems seem to be the most popular.
>
>No, I don't think they're the most common. Not in the States, anyway. Maybe
>in the UK. I've seen lots of BT users with this setup. It always stinks.
>>
>> Wireless routers with a USB port are VERY hard to find - apparently
>> none in the Linksys range.
>
>Right - don't use it. You really just need an access point. And you need a
>separate router that can connect via USB on the WAN interface, such as that
>Draytek.
>
>> >
>> Demon broadband is PPoA, whereas the Linksys router is PPPoE -
>> incompatible with each other.
>
>I don't think you'll be able to use your Linksys device at all. I'm not sure
>whether the Draytek supports PPPoA but you should check out the link I
>posted before.
>Also see
>http://experts.about.com/q/General-Networking-Lan-1049/PPPoA-vs-PPPoE.htm
>
>The only other option you've really got is to get a USB hub, and use
>internet connection sharing on your current computer - not sure how you can
>get wireless into the mix. USB-only modems stink.
>
>
>>
>> CJB.
>>
>> Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] wrote:
>>> In news:1158087928.363182.235130@p79g2000cwp.googlegroups.com,
>>> CJB <chrisjbrady03_nospam@yahoo.co.uk> typed:
>>>> I have a laptop  with Windows XP Media Centre on it.
>>>>
>>>> I now have the BT line up and running on ADSL. Demon have sent me a
>>>> Speedtouch 330 modem which works OK. It is a USB modem which is a
>>>> pain 'cos I only have two USB ports on the laptop and I need those
>>>> for peripherals. However I can now connect to the Internet - albeit
>>>> a bit slow.
>>>
>>> I know I'm going to feel foolish for asking this, but did you ask BT
>>> whether they'd send you a non-USB modem?
>>>
>>>
>>>>
>>>> The laptop also has an Internet port (I think) which I'd  prefer to
>>>> use.
>>>
>>> You can find out if you have an Ethernet card if you go to control
>>> panel | hardware | device manager .
>>>
>>>>
>>>> Now I want to set up a wireless router and have a Linksys
>>>> Wireless-G. Unfortunately this only has an Internet port for the
>>>> modem to connect into. But the modem only has a USB type cable.
>>>>
>>>> Please can anyone advise how I can connect a USB type modem to an
>>>> Internet connection on the router.
>>>>
>>>> Many thanks - CJB.
>>>
>>> You might see whether the Draytek router reviewed at
>>> http://practicallynetworked.com/review.asp?pid=427 works for you -
>>> it has a USB WAN interface, so you could theoretically connect your
>>> DSL modem to it, then connect the rest of your network using
>>> Ethernet. It has a 4-port Ethernet switch built in, so you could
>>> connect your computer and a wireless access point to it. I don't
>>> think you'll want to use your Linksys device if it's actually a
>>> router - you really just want an access point.
>
>
>
>

>
>
>
> On 13/09/2006 "Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]"
> <lanwe***@heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.atyahoo.com> wrote:
>> In news:1158156492.938884.275560@e3g2000cwe.googlegroups.com,
>> CJB <chrisjbrady03_nospam@yahoo.co.uk> typed:
>>> Thank you very much for your response and help.
>>>
>>> I have a BT line, and a newly installed ADSL / broadband service
>>> from ISP Demon (UK).
>>>
>>> The Speedtouch 330 USB-modem was provided as a package deal by
>>> Demon. It works OK.
>>>
>>> I need all of the USB ports on my laptop for peripherals.
>>>
>>> Demon do not provide a NON-USB modem.
>>
>> Grrr. Bastidges.
>>>
>>> The Linksys WRT54GS-UK router comes with RJ45 ports only. It does
>>> not have a USB port. Thats the problem.
>>
>> Yes, that's why I recommended you look at the Draytek and also get a
>> different piece of hardware for your wireless (just a plain old
>> access point).
>>
>>>
>>> It appears that it is not possible to convert a USB cable (from
>>> modem) for use with an Ethernet (RJ45) socket (on router).
>>
>> Nope.
>>>
>>> Wireless routers with inbuilt modems seem to be a tad expensibe, and
>>> I'm not sure which one to purchase. Noe are availbale (or supported)
>>> by Demon.
>>
>> That's probably not the right road to go down anyway.
>>>
>>> The Linksys router (and many others) only comes with RJ45 ports, yet
>>> USB modems seem to be the most popular.
>>
>> No, I don't think they're the most common. Not in the States,
>> anyway. Maybe in the UK. I've seen lots of BT users with this setup.
>> It always stinks.
>>>
>>> Wireless routers with a USB port are VERY hard to find - apparently
>>> none in the Linksys range.
>>
>> Right - don't use it. You really just need an access point. And you
>> need a separate router that can connect via USB on the WAN
>> interface, such as that Draytek.
>>
>>>>
>>> Demon broadband is PPoA, whereas the Linksys router is PPPoE -
>>> incompatible with each other.
>>
>> I don't think you'll be able to use your Linksys device at all. I'm
>> not sure whether the Draytek supports PPPoA but you should check out
>> the link I posted before.
>> Also see
>> http://experts.about.com/q/General-Networking-Lan-1049/PPPoA-vs-PPPoE.htm
>>
>> The only other option you've really got is to get a USB hub, and use
>> internet connection sharing on your current computer - not sure how
>> you can get wireless into the mix. USB-only modems stink.
>>
>>
>>>
>>> CJB.
>>>
>>> Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] wrote:
>>>> In news:1158087928.363182.235130@p79g2000cwp.googlegroups.com,
>>>> CJB <chrisjbrady03_nospam@yahoo.co.uk> typed:
>>>>> I have a laptop  with Windows XP Media Centre on it.
>>>>>
>>>>> I now have the BT line up and running on ADSL. Demon have sent me
>>>>> a Speedtouch 330 modem which works OK. It is a USB modem which is
>>>>> a pain 'cos I only have two USB ports on the laptop and I need
>>>>> those for peripherals. However I can now connect to the Internet
>>>>> - albeit a bit slow.
>>>>
>>>> I know I'm going to feel foolish for asking this, but did you ask
>>>> BT whether they'd send you a non-USB modem?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> The laptop also has an Internet port (I think) which I'd  prefer
>>>>> to use.
>>>>
>>>> You can find out if you have an Ethernet card if you go to control
>>>> panel | hardware | device manager .
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Now I want to set up a wireless router and have a Linksys
>>>>> Wireless-G. Unfortunately this only has an Internet port for the
>>>>> modem to connect into. But the modem only has a USB type cable.
>>>>>
>>>>> Please can anyone advise how I can connect a USB type modem to an
>>>>> Internet connection on the router.
>>>>>
>>>>> Many thanks - CJB.
>>>>
>>>> You might see whether the Draytek router reviewed at
>>>> http://practicallynetworked.com/review.asp?pid=427 works for you -
>>>> it has a USB WAN interface, so you could theoretically connect your
>>>> DSL modem to it, then connect the rest of your network using
>>>> Ethernet. It has a 4-port Ethernet switch built in, so you could
>>>> connect your computer and a wireless access point to it. I don't
>>>> think you'll want to use your Linksys device if it's actually a
>>>> router - you really just want an access point.