[SOLVED] Is there such a thing?

hrlow2 · 04-30-2009, 07:38 PM

I currently have 3 PCs that I want to work together as a network.
2 are IBM 8090s 3rd is a Gateway E4100.
The IBMs work together already on the network on the Ethernet connection. No problem there.
The Gateway can get online, but not on Ethernet. USB only. NIC card is defective.
Question. Does anyone know of a router that does USB outputs to the entire network?
If not, could a USB hub maybe be used in that manner?Anybody ever tried that?
I can switch my IBMs over if need be. Just want all 3 together.

**johnwill** · 05-01-2009, 07:38 AM

You can use an Ethernet to USB adapter, there are no routers I've ever seen with multiple USB connections.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16812203024

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16812146017

Mason0704 · 06-17-2009, 05:15 PM

problem with your theory is that a usb cable can only be 5 metres long. not a very large network hehe

**Jason09** · 06-17-2009, 06:06 PM

There may be modem/router combos that allow multiple USB LAN connections.

04-30-2009, 07:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
hrlow2 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: West Virginia Posts: 462 OS: Windows XP Home SP2	[SOLVED] Is there such a thing? I currently have 3 PCs that I want to work together as a network. 2 are IBM 8090s 3rd is a Gateway E4100. The IBMs work together already on the network on the Ethernet connection. No problem there. The Gateway can get online, but not on Ethernet. USB only. NIC card is defective. Question. Does anyone know of a router that does USB outputs to the entire network? If not, could a USB hub maybe be used in that manner?Anybody ever tried that? I can switch my IBMs over if need be. Just want all 3 together.

05-01-2009, 07:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
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06-17-2009, 05:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mason0704 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 39 OS: xp	Re: Is there such a thing? problem with your theory is that a usb cable can only be 5 metres long. not a very large network hehe

06-17-2009, 06:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
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