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    USB WIFI routers

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by ImportJunky, Aug 11, 2009.

  1. ImportJunky

    ImportJunky Notebook Consultant

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    Hey

    I was wondering if anyone knows of any USB wifi routers. I just upgraded my PC card to a Verizon Net book and was thinking what if im on the go and want to get internet to one of my other devices or laptops.

    So Im trying to find a quality USB wifi router so i can share my Netbooks aircard internet connection.

    this is the only one ive come across so far

    http://reviews.cnet.com/routers/synet-windy31-usb-wireless/4505-3319_7-32909973.html
     
    ImportJunky, Aug 11, 2009
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    Lithus NBR Janitor

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  3. ImportJunky

    ImportJunky Notebook Consultant

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    yeah i was looking at that also. but i opted for the more portable computer than the very portable internet. the netbook has the aircard, like i said. but i want to figure out a way to share its connection.

    and the NB only has USBs and a card reader
     
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  4. atbnet

    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    You could bring an ethernet cable along and then use internet connection sharing.
     
    atbnet, Aug 11, 2009
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  5. jackluo923

    jackluo923 Notebook Virtuoso

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    You can probably use asus wl330ge to share your connection. It's about 1/3 of the size of your palm and it can run on usb power.

    Basically it's a router which you can connect to your lan port which the router then shares the connection.
     
    jackluo923, Aug 11, 2009
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  6. MDR8850

    MDR8850 Notebook Evangelist

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    what's your OS

    on vista & win7, i can create a temporary wireless internet connection sharing. it uses the wifi of the laptop 1 as access point and uses the 3g connection as the internet gateway
     
    MDR8850, Aug 12, 2009
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  7. ImportJunky

    ImportJunky Notebook Consultant

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    the hosting computer would be XP and the receiving computer would be Vista, When i buy a new HDD i might install windows 7 on the netbook.
     
    ImportJunky, Aug 13, 2009
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  8. MDR8850

    MDR8850 Notebook Evangelist

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    this can do....

    use xp as your server also. - just create a wireless accesspoint via network properties
     
    MDR8850, Aug 14, 2009
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