Netgear RP614 router

[Kayote]

1)- So I bought this router from eBay. However, it requires me to connect my ethernet cable from Adsl modem to the router. My two Adsl modems (Speedtouch USB & Fujitsu FDX310) both have USB. How am I suppose to connect them with the router?

If the answer is no, is there any plug which can conver USB into ethernet connection? I'd hate to fork out 50quid on a new adsl modem as I already have two!

2)- This Netgear RP614 is also a firewall. Can I safely remove my Agnitum Outpost Firewall software from my PC as now I have a hardware firewall? If possible I'd prefer to remove the software firewall inorder to free up system resources for gaming.

Cheers
Kay

 

[boomerang]

Well, looks like they do. There may be others out there as I found this with a search. I didn't know they existed myself.

Opinions will vary on the software firewall issue. I'll say that I'm behind a router here and I do install a different software firewall from time to time to try it out. I usually uninstall them shortly after. Am I fully protected, no.

Your choice. I've made mine.

There are some issues with DSL modems and routers you should be aware of. Here's a link with some information that will explain it better than I can. You will have to research your modem. This may not be an issue for you at all, but could be a real hair-puller if you're having problems getting it to work.

 

[Kayote]

You are a star Boomerang. Thnxs for the help. I'll go for the converter and see how it goes. This is my first time with routersas well. I hope it all turns out ok.

Firewall issue, the device is advertised to be a complete firewall so if possible Id rather go with the hardware firewall than the software one.

Thnxs again
Kay

 

[Wizkid]

Umm... you can't use that to connect the USB modem to your router, if that's what you're planning to do.

Just buy a better modem.

 

[SaintTigurius]

Umm... you can't use that to connect the USB modem to your router, if that's what you're planning to do.

yup, so sad. just call ur ISP they should give u a Ethernet one, or exchange for an ethernet one

 

[boomerang]

Originally posted by: Wizkid
Umm... you can't use that to connect the USB modem to your router, if that's what you're planning to do.

Just buy a better modem.

Uh-oh. Looks like I'm going from "star" to maybe an asteroid. Sorry I didn't think this through.