Switcher requires some tech help/advice

[Farinmail I]

I've recently switched from a PC to a new 15" Powerbook and have a query about wireless internet. I got connected to Broadband, but my ISP (BT) only supplied me with a (free) USB modem. How do I connect this to my Airport Base Station? Can I buy a lead to connect the USB plug into an ethernet-ended cable to go into the Base Station, or do I need to get a new modem (if so, what sort?). I'm not sure if i need an ADSL Router or an ADSL Modem (with RJ45 Ethernet port). I though that the Airport Base Station was a router (is it? - what is the difference, if not?). Can I avoid buying another modem?

Great machine and operating system - I wish I'd switched ages ago (Always wanted a Mac and thought about buying one when PowerPC first came out!).

Thanks.

[Applespider]

See the thread in the forum about broadband and wireless (it's directly under this one at the moment!)

Basically, the free USB modem probably won't work with your base station - unless it's got an ethernet port (unlikely with most of the free ones). You need to get an ADSL modem that has a ethernet port on it so you can plug that into your base station.

The other thread has some details of an ADSL modem for £30 or so that will do the job.

[edesignuk]

See the thread in the forum about broadband and wireless (it's directly under this one at the moment!)
This one. (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=85704)