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#35161 4-Jun-2009 17:40
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My in-laws have just purchased Sierra USB Wireless 885 modem that uses the Telecom cell network. My in-laws now have two laptops that require access to internet, and possibly more in the future. What are their options for networking this connection:

•           wireless router that accepts USB Modem (can anyone recommend one, that is compatible/good)


•           Ad hoc network (peer to peer, can I do this wirelessly?)

•           any other options?


I'm sure this problem isn't new, but a wireless router capable of accepting USB devices seem to be relatively rare. My apologies if this is discussed elsewhere, I couldn't find anything specific on the above.




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#221735 4-Jun-2009 18:18
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  #221736 4-Jun-2009 18:20
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Wrong one: http://www.ascent.co.nz/productspecification.aspx?ItemID=9371786

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  #221737 4-Jun-2009 18:22
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  #221813 4-Jun-2009 21:58
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I am using a Cradlepoint PHS300 with a Sierra Wireless 885. It works perfectly and should be available in New Zealand sometime soon.




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