Adding Wireless to Freedom Broadband?

[digitaldave]

My parents have a Freedom BB connection which they connect to their computer using a Speedtouch 330 USB ADSL modem. However, although their laptop has wifi built in, they aren't using it, as the Speedtouch only has a USB connection option. What I'd like to know is,:

a) Is there an wireless ADSL router that can be connected to the Speed touch to enable wireless connection to the ADSL?

b) Failing that, is it possible to use a different ADSL modem that can connect to a wireless router (I assume using an ethernet cable), or even a combined router/modem that could completely replace the Speedtouch?

c) Finally, the current Speedtouch system dials in each time, would this still work if there was a unit that could replace the Speedtouch? I've got ntl cable at home myself, so I'm familiar with how that works (i.e. always on), but I've never dealt with the ntl Freedom system before .

Thanks,

Dave.

[handyman]

This will do the job for £31.99.

Edit the Speedtouch does not 'dial in' , adsl uses the dial up networking protocol to fake a connection. It dials nothing mearly opens a connection with the exchange.

What happens with a adsl modem router is that the modem does the 'dial in bit' as soon as it is fired up the computer/s then use ethernet protocal to share the connection either wired or wireless.

[digitaldave]

Originally Posted by handyman

This will do the job for £31.99.

Edit the Speedtouch does not 'dial in' , adsl uses the dial up networking protocol to fake a connection. It dials nothing mearly opens a connection with the exchange.

What happens with a adsl modem router is that the modem does the 'dial in bit' as soon as it is fired up the computer/s then use ethernet protocal to share the connection either wired or wireless.

handyman,

Thanks for that . Would that connect to the Speedtouch, or replace it?

So does all that mean I can use any ADSL modem/router in place of the Speedtouch and a USB cable?

Sorry if I'm being a bit thick!

Dave.