your internet device ONLY works through usb ports, are you sure?
i mean, does it have any plugs in its sides that look like extra-wide phone jacks? those are ethernet cable jacks, and your router needs one stuck between itself and your device.
if your device DOESN’T have any ethernet jacks… well, you might be out of options already :(
yeah, i have usb720 verizon wireless card that accesses the internet. i was told at bestbuy when i bought it that i could connect to the internet like this.. but people will say anything to make you buy something. :S.. but im not to sure what to do..
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you have a Verizon Wireless USB720 EVDO Rev A USB Modem?
i mean, do you have this: http://www.amazon.com/Verizon-Wireles…
if so, you should search all over your router for a usb port, and plug the device into that.
OR plug the device into that “belkin usb network adapter,” and then connect the adapter to the router via ethernet cable
and if none of that works… well, your only choice would then be to jump off the roof. give your family my condolences :(
Step 1) Never listen to people at Best Buy.
oh yeah, that.
forgot to mention that.
yeah thats what i have, but theres no usb port on my router. i bought a belkin wireless g router. it doesnt have a usb hub. anything else i can do?
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http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProduc…
- that is rather worthless, if the router won’t work :(
ok, what you should do is: put the router and adapter in their boxes and return them to the store. take your verizon device with you.
walk up to the people in the internet-doohickey section, WAVE THE DEVICE IN THEIR FACES, have them turn it over in their hands a couple of times, invite them to smell it or taste it or WHATEVER is necessary for them to understand how it works.
then ask them if they have a ROUTER that will turn that internet connection into a wireless network in your home :D
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Hang on, i just went to that belkin url u put up there. i have one of those.. i also have a router.. i think i might be .. lost somewhat? elaborate.. :p
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you have the adapter (pictured at that link) and the router we’ve been talking about.
neither of them will work with your verizon device.
you see, the router takes in a signal from a modem, and puts that signal back out as a wireless network. the adapter catches that signal out of the air, and sends it down the usb cable into the computer it’s plugged into.
but, you DON’T HAVE A MODEM, that’s the problem. the router doesn’t have a way to get the signal from your device.
thus, the router is useless, and the adapter is REALLY useless, and the guys who sold it to you are the most useless of all.
Wow.. Well I guess its time to rant at bestbuy lawl
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well, if you told them you were using that verizon device, they should have known better than to sell you that router!
they have a 30-day return policy, though, and they give you cash, so it should be alright
Woaaaah wait a tick.
The verizon service you’re talking about does not work like normal internets!
You don’t buy a router for this, it doesn’t plug into a wall. You’re using the wireless long distance net thing verizon offers.
here’s how this setup will work for you:
Always On PC (with Verizon USB antenna stick) -> Turn on “Internet Sharing” -> Plug ethernet from AOPC to a Switch -> Plug all other machines into switch via ethernet aaaaaaan Internet!
yeah i thought it might do something like that… that’s why she needs to wave the card in the people’s faces at Best Buy until they see what’s going on :P
I have the same card, and a similar dilemma. I haven’t purchased a router or anything yet, just trying to figure out how this will work. I’m trying to use my wireless internet from verizon (usb720) to connect my PS3. I would appreciate any and all help.
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I have a Verizon wireless USB720. I was told to buy a D-link wireless router with a USB port, plug the 720 into the port, and walla, my laptop can get to the internet just like I’m at Starbucks Wi-Fi.
True or False?
Please email me with your expert advice.
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I am looking into getting this same device and want to be able to play my PS3 online using it (via wi-fi or ethernet). Is it possible to use this USB device to attach a router and send an ethernet cable from this computer upstairs to my PS3?
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Has anyone found a solution that will work for networking the one verizon 720? I really dont want to pay $60 a month for each internet connection!!
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Ok, to my understanding, you have the Verizon 720 USB card. My friends here currently have the same thing, they are looking at a “cradlept” or something, to route the Verizon usb 720 over their home network. IN my experience, it looks as if Verizons usb wont share over the router, it’ll find the router, but the DNS is being denied somehow. I thought to take a crossover cable, run it from laptop to desktop, but yea, they want wireless. If you got this to work, sharing it over your homenetwork could you please give information as to how you did it. Current avail hardware: Laptop, Verizon Wireless net (usb), D-link Xtreme gaming router (with usb port).
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I have a USB card through Sprint (Sierra 595U), it works the same as the Verizon model. Most of the routers that will take an internet input connection start at about $300.00 on up. You cannot use a regular router. THe guy at Best Buy didn’t know what he was talking about. As far as I know Belkin doesn’t make the router you need. the Linkys model is the WRT54G3G-ST and runs about $300.00. I bought a Cradelpoint e43 for $99.00. It works great if your computers are going to within 50 feet of the router. You plug the internet card directly into the router which is about 3 x 4 inches. THen you can pick up the wireless signal with a laptop or or other 802.11g or b device. Don’t listen to the other clowns above, they know not what they write.
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I have no idea if verizon wireless even works cause it’s so cheap and cheap sites probably don’t even work
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has anyone really figured out how to make a network in your home with the verizon wireless internet?
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You can share you internet connecton through your ethernet adaptor not the usb port.
Windows help always go there first. Good luck.
To enable Internet Connection Sharing on a network connection
You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators group in order to complete this procedure. If your computer is connected to a network, network policy settings might also prevent you from completing this procedure.
To set up Internet Connection Sharing, run the Network Setup Wizard.
Important
When you enable ICS, the network adapter connected to your home or small office network gets a new static IP address configuration. Existing TCP/IP connections on the computer running ICS are lost and must be reestablished. For example, if Internet Explorer is connecting to a Web site when ICS is enabled, you must refresh the browser to reestablish the connection.
To use ICS, users on your home or small office network should configure TCP/IP on their local area connection to obtain an IP address automatically. Home or small office network users must also configure Internet options for ICS. For more information, see To configure Internet options for Internet Connection Sharing.
Notes
To start the Network Setup Wizard, click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Network Setup Wizard.
For information about the protocols, services, interfaces, and routes that are automatically configured, click Related Topics.
Internet Connection Sharing is only available when two or more network adapters are installed on the computer.
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I think a nutshell summary would help here.
If you are trying to get all your home computers (already wireless capable) on to access the internet through your router, I think (if I read you correctly) you are trying to connect the internet modem to the router and then access with your computers.
Wrong. AFAIK that will NOT work and heres why -
YOu need one computer to access the internet through the modem - that becomes your “gateway” to the internet for your HOME NETWORK and all computers linked to your HOME NETWORK. You may have already connected with your home wireless network - but not the internet - and have experience. IF not, listen to advice regarding Internet connection sharing posted previously.
As with Shade Tree mechanics - if your shade tree is hard to start or won’t run properly, go with these, otherwise find a qualified vehicle mechanic for your car(s) - don’t trust just any store clerk. Many times they just want to make a sale and get you out the door - any returns or problems will be at your expense, not theirs.
Otherwise if you must rely on store help - look for the guy with a maniac gleam in his eye who just can’t stop yapping about gigahertz, front bus speeds, memory bus speeds, memory types, hard drive controller interfaces etc. etc. ad nauseum, ad infinitum.
A good idea is to google research any such project before you get into spending money phase - and become informed as a consumer.
I mean, I hope you are not the type that votes the cutest smile for President… right?
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you have to change the router ip address to 192.168.0.2 and share the connection in the network setup page
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In the past I have been able to simply set up internet connection sharing on the “host” PC by enabling ICS on the network adapter that is providing the internet (the verizon card in this case) under “Network Connections” properties. Then the host PC will act as the DHCP server for the rest of the network and assigns the IP addresses to all other systems needing internet. Be sure to turn off any DHCP within the router itself, or you’ll have IP conflicts and internet sharing will not work. Just set the host computer IP address to a fixed 192.168.0.1 (I think this happens by default when you enable ICS) hard wire the host PC to the wireless router with an ethernet cable. Now any other system connecting to the router via WiFi or direct cable connection will be assigned an IP from the host machine and then be able to share the hosts internet connection.
I have done this even in instances where a friendly neighbor allowed me to share his WiFi, but I could only receive his signal on one desktop on an upper floor in my house. So I enabled ICS on that machine and did exactly what I described above and was then able to share his WiFi connection with full power anywhere in my house. In effect creating a repeater type device out of my router sharing my neighbors internet wirelessly.
I have a Sprint Seirra Aircard. I changed laptops and now I can’t get this to work on my new laptop. I took the card back to Sprint and they said nothing was wrong with the aircard. My anitivirus softward might be blocking from letting it load up but I have no idea what to turn off. Anyone out there have an idea? The techs didnt know, nor could they help me….
Judy
hello i have a usb720 with verizon wireless broadbandAccess National Access card or adapter what ever its called but i paid like $60.00 a month i can take my labtop anywhere i want to connect where they don’t offer wifi but i want to be able to connect to the Wii or the PS3 how can i do it also be able to connect to the desktop with out taking it out from the labtop all the time how can i do that… they told me that i could connect it with a router i bought it and it didn’t let me they told me i need a modem i went to the store to buy it and the same thing it said i have to connect the cable wire i was so angry i want to be able to connect to my game consoles and have wireless internet than be payin for both roadrunner and wireless…what can i do? my email is i> small>(email removed) /small> /i> if you have any answers thank you so much for your help
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you know I will have to agree with marconius, people at best buy know nothing,
I would call verizon or just take it back to the store for a full refund. Wireless stuff can be real trick
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I spoke with a sales rep at Verizon just last week and he said you could use a router with the usb720 but it was very hard to set it up. He would not or could not I don’t know which tell me. But it can be done according to him. I was also asking about buying a phone at the time so who knows. But I would really like to know if it could be done.
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Yes, it can be done. And I am typing this on my networked system.
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lol this is so old but i have my xbox 360 running on this verizon wireless usb bull crap it works but it lags totally
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You People all need to smoke weed
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oh my god! i was just sitting here surfing around looking for one of those little wireless connect cards and i got here. ok i am totally overwhelmed. are they a good idea or bad? im just looking to get a better connection with my “home pc”. my house is not that big. but im lucky to get three out of five bars and my year old laptop is constantly loosing the signal, while im in the house. i really hoped these cards were going to be my salvation. now, don’t know. should i or not? the least expensive way of obtaining results would be great.
so thanks for listening and maybe someone can give me a little help. it would deeply appreciated.
Tori
Go with a Sprint wireless card. I am a truck driver and have gotten pretty good results around the country.
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What is the cheapest wireless internet connectivity solution ?
Thanks,
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cradlepoint mbr1000 works perfectly 169.99 4 lan ports 200-300ft wifi works amazingly
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Thanks everyone for your input. I’m looking into it but I’ve been sick for the last couple of weeks so it’s on the back burner for now. It’s nice to know that you all are out there to offer help and advice. Thanks again,
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