Install wrt54g on computer without ethernet port???

Hi I have a computer with dsl connection via usb port. The modem has an ethernet port. The computer does not. Is it possible to connect wrt54g router with this configuration or do I need to install an ethernet port in the computer? Thanks for your help!

You need wired or wireless adapter on computer! you can connect the wireless router to modem with network cable, configure the wireless router, configure your computer's network adapter then connect to network. Take a look on this wireless network setup tutorial to help you more.. Hope helps..

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