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Ethernet port busted

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Nerevarine
Nerevarine Original post #1
Jul 12, 2012 at 8:46 AM
During the recent thunderstorm, the ethernet port for my Motorola SB5101 modem got damaged and isnt working, however the modem is functioning well with the usb port.. I need to split the USB connection across 2 computers, is that possible?? I m willing to spend upto 2k
I have tried
Connecting the USB cable from modem -> USB Female To Female Adapter -> USB HUB -> 2 USB Male 2 Male cables, however, the modem does not work when I connect the F2F connector.. Ive tried that without the hub directly

USB From Modem -> F2F connector -> Male to male (sort of like extender).. but the PC fails to recognize the modem
Also tried USB to RJ45 converter, doesnt work

What should I do ? Are there any Routers that take input from USB and not through RJ45 ?

Asus RT-N13U Wireless N with All-in-One Printer Server Router | Router | Flipkart.com

This router has a usb port to connect 3g Dongles but will it work with a cable modem ???