D Link DI-714p connections

[footnut]

At the moment I'm using us robotics 22nbps cards in my peer to peer set up. Because of problems with printer networking when my firewall is on, I'm changing to router/print server. D-Link DI-714p seems to be perfect for my needs but the product specifications seems to indicate ethernet only connection to modem. Is this the case as my Alcatel speedtouch modem only has a usb connector.

If I can't use the D-Link product can you suggest alternative?

thanks
footnut

[EricB]

If you are bound to the usb modem, the following product is the only one (as far as I know) that will do the job.

http://www.draytek.co.uk/products/vigor2200usb.html

But, you will need an access point as well to get your wireless back.

A better and cheaper solutions is a wireless router in combination with a ethernet modem. Before purchasing anything, consult your isp first which modems will work.

[kevincaley]

I have a similar problem to Footnut!
Flush with the success of getting my broadband connection up and running (my USP supplied a Thompson Speedtouch 330 ADSL modem), I rushed out and bought a Buffalo AirStation G54 wireless router only to find that the modem is fitted with a USB connector to plug into a PC and the Router is expecting a CAT 5 connection from the modem. Is there any way of getting round this? Presumably it would require either a USB to CAT 5 adaptor or a new modem?
Thanks
Kevin

[EricB]

Nowadays, most ISP's support most ethernet modems. Therefore, its not such an investment any longer. If you intend to use a router, don't hesitate and get a new modem. You won't regret it.

[kevincaley]

Thank's Eric, much appreciated!
It's a pity I did not realise that there were two different types of ADSL modem (Ethernet and ADSL) or I might have bought a combined modem and router. Hopefully someone else will learn from my experience!
Kevin

[footnut]

I assume that certain ISPs (like BT) only support USB modems to discourage the use of networking. I'll make do with my P2P setup for the moment, but its bloody annoying that BT don't make clear the limitations of their supplied hardware BEFORE you sign up.
regards
footnut

[EricB]

You can figure it out yourself by checking the type of ethernet modems they offer in their packages. If you get the same ethernet modem as offered, your ok.

[kevincaley]

Yes, the problem is that BT do not say what sort of modem it is - and to be honest I did not even know that there were two different types! However I am fortunate because I took advantage of their special offer of a free modem so it did not cost me anything, except having the trouble of asking you what to do and waiting another week whilst my ethernet modem arrives.