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How to connect a D-link Wireless router to a DSL Sagem modem?
hello,
i will buy a d-link wireless router to profit from the wireless than the cabled network, i have a sagem modem for my dsl which have 1 port for the phone landline and 1 USB port to connect it to my pc and start the software there to get connected
my question is, what should i do since the sagem modem doesn't have an Ethernet port??
i will buy a d-link wireless router to profit from the wireless than the cabled network, i have a sagem modem for my dsl which have 1 port for the phone landline and 1 USB port to connect it to my pc and start the software there to get connected
my question is, what should i do since the sagem modem doesn't have an Ethernet port??
You can setup internet connection sharing on your computer and bridge the modem to your Ethernet port.. and then plug the Ethernet cable from your Ethernet port to the wireless routers "internet" port.
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yes but with this solution i have to keep my computer always powered on even if i don't want to use it and use my laptop instead, i want a solution where my wireless d-link will powered on and i have only to use my laptop, What about if i use a the landline phone cable with a RJ-45 connector then i plug it in the WAN port? i know phone cable have only 1 pair
Netgear has a variety of wireless routers that include the DSL modem.
Here is a link to one of their low end options:
http://www.netgear.com/home/products/wirelessrouters/simplesharing/DGN1000.aspx
Here is a link to one of their low end options:
http://www.netgear.com/home/products/wirelessrouters/simplesharing/DGN1000.aspx
no Ethernet on a dsl modem? Lame! Call your service provider and tell them to give you a real modem. Or just buy a Netgear dsl modem / router like vince said.
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yes no ethernet port on a dsl modem, guys what about if i use a RJ-45 connector and with the help of crimp network tools, i make phone line cable pair into that RJ-45 and then connect this last one in the WAN port of the router?? it looks to me logical what you think
That would not work because ethernet is not the same protocol as DSL
If you bought the netgear ADSL router with wireless it would probably be similar cost as buying the D-link wireless router and you would have something that works.
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What is the model number on you Sagem modem?
Telling ya call your DSL service provider and have them send you a real modem with an Ethernet port. I wouldn't let my provider send me a usb modem that can only support one PC connection and no wireless. Who is your service provider? AOL? Haha. No offence but basically you were provided with a device that greatly handicaps your service in this day and age. I wouldn't go spend money on a dsl / router and let that fly. You already bought a router and that's all you should have to do. Call them up!