usb dsl modem to RJ45 - is there adapter available?

[virpima]

I run win98 and i connecting to internet with usb dsl modem. I planning to share that connection with couple other computers and i already bought Dlink router DI-604, but i realize it has only RJ45 connectors. How I can put these devices working together, is there any adapters available. Ps. That modem has type A usb connector.

If i cant find adapter, what kind device i can use to share dsl internet with three systems? Do i have to change operating system? I can return router, but i cant change modem, what other choices i have available around that kind dsl modem, any ideas?

 

[SPYDERIX]

Hi,

I don't think that there is such a thing as USB->RJ45 adapter (I could very well be wrong). You would be better off by replacing the router if there isn't though.

Try to find a router that uses USB for the WAN and then connects to the computer via RJ45. That is probably going to be your best solution.

Hope this helps! NATE

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[cdogg]

You could easily go with a USB 4-port hub, assuming that all three pc's have USB ports. That would be your cheapest solution. The disadvantage there would be lack of features (hub vs. router).

I have to agree with Nate that I doubt there are USB -> RJ45 converters out there (that are worth the investment anyway). They are two very different protocols and would require a complex converter that wouldn't be cheap.

You could always lie to your DSL provider about the USB modem being fried and beg for an Ethernet one!
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[SPYDERIX]

Hey again,

I just found a website that confirms my theory. There is no such thing yet.

This is a clip from

http://www.theregister.co.uk:

"LinkSys is working on a USB-to-RJ45 adaptor, allowing Linux users to connect USB modems to their Ethernet cards,"

I agree with cdogg a 4hub conector would be the cheapest forgot about that. What's worse is I have one of those but didn't that is could be used that way. LOL

Hope this helps! NATE

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[virpima]

Thanks for hints... If i using usb hub, do i connect that dsl modem to one computer and then connect that computer to hub. Do I need to make that computer server or proxyserver? How other computers can connect to internet?

 

[cdogg]

Yes, one disadvantage of a hub is that one computer will have to act as the server sharing the connection. You must have Win98SE or later which has it built in (ICS)...
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