Hi James, No worries mate! Best regards, Victor Mong On 22/11/2014, James Harper <james@ejbdigital.com.au> wrote:

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Hi James,

I have a D-Link DSL-200 ADSL Modem that connect/power via the USB port. The modem actually comes only with a USB socket and a RJ socket (which you connect to the ADSL/phone line) everything still packed in it's original retail box.

I use the DSL-200 to connect to ADSL via Windows XP for my daughter many years ago (she only use M$ OS) she later upgraded to other model and I keep the DSL-200 until now.

I haven't test the DSL-200 via Linux as I don't have ADSL connection at my place and my understanding is that you may need the right linux driver for this modem to work.

Please contact me off list for the price!

Thanks for the offer, but anything "many years ago" is likely going to be ADSL1 only, and also these things tend to deteriorate over time (capacitors dry out etc).

I'm after a new one, just wanted some recommendations on models.

Thanks

James

On 22/11/14 20:43, Mark Trickett wrote:

Hello James,

On Fri, 2014-11-21 at 23:41 +0000, James Harper wrote:

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I've replaced my home router with a little laptop, and it's working great.

Does anyone make an ADSL modem that can be run (and powered) via USB? Most have USB ports but I suspect can't use it as a power source. This would allow my internet connection to stay up during the power outages that get more frequent out here once fire season starts. How about a battery backed DC supply that replaces the normal plug pack? You might need to be proactive to make, might be not an off the shelf item. Basically, a slightly over rated plug pack to charge a battery pack, then some form of regulation to the voltage for the ADSL modem.

Not sure if this helps but my backup hard drive ($80 from dick smith a year ago) that lives on the desk somewhere, plugs in to the usb port and gets it's power from there I think it's only 3 volts, whether that's enough for a modem I do not know.. Roger