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    about usb modem in macbook

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by abavisg, Jun 26, 2007.

  1. abavisg

    abavisg Newbie

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    Hi all,

    I am buying today a macbook and I need some help deciding whether or not to include the usb modem (for additional 35 pounds). At home I have a good adsl connection (not wireless yet) and a very good windows based desktop. I wanted to use at home the same connection for the macbook (not wireless as my lounge is not that big anyway and I can live with a small cable lying around) but then I thought that it won't cost me that more to get a wireless router for both desktop and macbook.
    So my question is:

    Can you suggest a router that I can plug the cable from my desktop and at the same time have wireless access from the macbook (wired desktop & wireless macbook)?

    thanks

    GA
     
    abavisg, Jun 26, 2007
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  2. wave

    wave Notebook Virtuoso

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    I am not sure what you later questiong has todo with the USB modem. The USB modem is not for DSL but for old fasioned dial up over a telephone line.

    Pretty much any router can do what you ask. Most wireless routers have a build in 4 port ethernet switch. I can recommend the Buffalo WHR-G54S. Stable and good value for money.
     
    wave, Jun 26, 2007
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