Usb Router For Satellite Internet Where Can I Get One?

[HOMER322]

I'm thinking of getting the DirecWay satellite internet, but Im told they use a USB modem.

DirecWay says it can be networked to a USB router for internet sharing. Problem is, I can't find a USB router in the USA !

The only one I found was a Vigor 2200 that's over-seas and rather expensive.

Has anyone tried a USB to Ethernet adaptor? I'm told these won't work either becasue there is no way the USB modem can talk to the adaptor?

Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks,

[lennytiger]

For cost effectivity just use software proxy server software that will share the satelite connnectivity to your client computers, without the huge cost!!


Try Proxy+ Or AnalogX from www.download.com

[Maddman]

Here is a router that accepts a usb line in then you hook your computers up in the normal fashion. http://www.seg.co.uk/draytek/products/vigor2200usb.html

[HOMER322]

Internet sharing isn't the problem.. THat's easy!

I don't want to leave a dedicated computer on at all times.
This is whay a router is in order.

And YES.. I've seen the Vigor 2200. Problem is, it's over-seas, and expensive. I don't know about you, but I'm keeping all my money in the USA where it belongs.

Thanks for the replies...

[Christoph]

I might just be stupid, but what about something like this Linksys USB cable/dsl router (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005AFIT/002-5124362-8080066)?

[Wonko The Sane]

the linksys won't work because the usb port on it is for connecting to a computer (slave device) and the modem is also a slave device... you need at least 1 master device on a USB chain.