Tethering options

I am nearly ready to buy an E73 and open an account with T-Mobile, but first would like to get some advice on tethering.  I understand that T-Mobile has never blocked tethering, and that the two most straightforward ways of tethering are 1) using a cable with the "One Touch Access" feature in OVI Suite, and 2) using WiFi with JoikuSpot.  As my plans involve a lot more than a single Windows (or Mac) laptop, i.e. desktop OS's that do not support OVI Suite, and may not even support WiFI, I am looking for more creative options.
What I'd prefer is a wired router that accepts the USB connection from the E73, in place of OVI Suite, and lets me attach my various computers via Ethernet.  Might such a box exist?  I'm willing to buy from Europe, or re-flash an existing router with a DD-WRT-like firmware to get this feature.
Failing that, it occurred to me that modern WiFi routers often have the ability to function in a repeater mode where they extend the functionality of an exisiting WiFi router.  So I think that buying a WiFi router with several Ethernet ports, connecting it to JoikuSpot on the E73, and connecting the computers to the router would also do the job, if a bit messier.  Has anyone tried this?
I would appreciate any feedback!  Thanks!
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thetao wrote:
I am nearly ready to buy an E73 and open an account with T-Mobile, but first would like to get some advice on tethering.  I understand that T-Mobile has never blocked tethering, and that the two most straightforward ways of tethering are 1) using a cable with the "One Touch Access" feature in OVI Suite, and 2) using WiFi with JoikuSpot.  As my plans involve a lot more than a single Windows (or Mac) laptop, i.e. desktop OS's that do not support OVI Suite, and may not even support WiFI, I am looking for more creative options.
I would hold it here and suggest you to use bluetooth DUN(Dial-up networking), its pretty easy setting up DUN on a Mac and other operating systems. Remaining what you're intended to do is a lot messier and "not heard of stuff" as you have menitoned.
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