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#35161 4-Jun-2009 17:40

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.

pacificsurfer51

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#221735 4-Jun-2009 18:18

www.geekzone.co.nz/content.asp?contentid=5659

pacificsurfer51

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#221736 4-Jun-2009 18:20

Wrong one: http://www.ascent.co.nz/productspecification.aspx?ItemID=9371786

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#221737 4-Jun-2009 18:22

Or this

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#221813 4-Jun-2009 21:58

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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