Hello Ed!

Besides the USB device I also saw another device with a
CAT5 jack on it. That has me thinking about using that
device in the place where the old DSL modem was plugged in
the Linksys Router. Using that CAT5 device I could use
either the XP or Vista PC as I used to do.

If you are thinking of this solution..

https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/connect-phone-tablet-to-internet-
ethernet-cable

.. I don't think it will work for your situation. The adapters
depicted in the article are usually designed to bring internet
*to* the phone. But in your case, you want to tap into the
internet *from* the phone.

I WANT to get back to doing 'computing' as I used to do.

Wifi or BT receiver/transmitter at your pc is easier.

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Thank You August,

The PC Mag link gave me a 404 because the last part was placed on the next line as text.
After logging off the BBS I will enter the full address in Firefox and read the article.

Direct connections would work and be "easier" but You know from reading my posts that I like to complicate things.

Your help is appreciated.
Ed
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