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    USB Hub to Wireless Router ???

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by 21st Hermit, Jan 24, 2006.

  1. 21st Hermit

    21st Hermit Notebook Consultant

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    Is there a product that connects my 7-port USB hub to my 802.11g Router, so I don't have to use a USB cable from my lappy to the hub? The router has 4 - 10/100 Ethernet ports, so I'd want to use one of those. :confused:

    Doubt that it matters, but my USB hub is a Belkin and the Router is a Linksys.

    Thanks,
    Hermit
     
    21st Hermit, Jan 24, 2006
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  2. dr_st

    dr_st Notebook Deity

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    While you're at it, find me a product that connects the router to the monitor, so I don't have to use an Ethernet cable to connect to it and can use the standard VGA cable.
     
    dr_st, Jan 25, 2006
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  3. USAFdude02

    USAFdude02 NBR Reviewer & Deity NBR Reviewer

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    There is no such unit. Wish there was, but not yet. The only thing that could remotely be thought of would be a print server which is way off. Sorry.
     
    USAFdude02, Jan 25, 2006
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    lmychajluk, Jan 26, 2006
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  5. 21st Hermit

    21st Hermit Notebook Consultant

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    This is close, the advantage of what I suggested is its more universal, using my existing components. The Belkin hub is a different wireless protocol than 802.11b/g, so I end up with a USB dongle.

    Thanks for the post, getting closer. :)

    Hermit
     
    21st Hermit, Jan 26, 2006
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