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General Category => Hardware => Topic started by: kcbarb on January 26, 2002, 10:00:16 PM

Title: networking and routing dsl with a usb modem
Post by: kcbarb on January 26, 2002, 10:00:16 PM

I have dsl with a usb modem, what do I need to get to network a laptop and pc together and be able to use dsl on both systems.  I thought a router was required but I cannot find one with usb connection (all the ones I have found require a Ethernet connection/wire). Belkin\'s router instructions said if your modem does not have an Ethernet connection, you must use a Belkin Switch.  Any ideas on what kind of switch? Or any ideas on how to set systems?

Title: networking and routing dsl with a usb modem
Post by: The_Flames on January 28, 2002, 10:03:56 AM

It sounds that you need to network the two machines up, and then connect the modem to one machine and install ether nat or proxy software on it.  and www.Sygate.com   (http://\"http://www.wingate.com\")  are the two companys what seem to have products that work the best

hope this helps

Title: networking and routing dsl with a usb modem
Post by: Anonymous on February 09, 2002, 03:22:55 PM

If you are running W98SE on the PC with USB-modem, you can use Internet Connection Sharing. You need a LAN between the two PCs (2 network cards and a hub/switch). With just 2 PCs you could also use a crossover cable between the network cards (avoid a hub/switch). This approach requires no extra software.

My experience with W2KAS and usb-dsl has been very frustrating with MS connection sharing, NAT. Never got it to work. The_Flames\' software Rx might help there. I switched the usb modem out with a router/modem.