How can I make use of a wireless modem router which no longer worksas a modem ???

Hi Guys,
I have a first version netgear DG834g wireless router whose ADSL
service doesn't work anymore.
Rather than throw it away I am hoping I can still use it somewhere on
my network. I know I can't use it as a repeater (later versions can)
which would have been perfect because I do need a repeater.
Is it possible to use as a repeater if it is cabled to the master
wireless router (Belkin pre-n)?
Can it be made to work as a simple switch/hub ?
Or do you think it only now has a career as a paperweight?

Marry your technical know how with your imagination and let me know
what you think.

On Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:09:23 -0800 (PST),
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>Hi Guys,
>I have a first version netgear DG834g wireless router whose ADSL
>service doesn't work anymore.
>Rather than throw it away I am hoping I can still use it somewhere on
>my network. I know I can't use it as a repeater (later versions can)
>which would have been perfect because I do need a repeater.
>Is it possible to use as a repeater if it is cabled to the master
>wireless router (Belkin pre-n)?
>Can it be made to work as a simple switch/hub ?
>Or do you think it only now has a career as a paperweight?
>
>Marry your technical know how with your imagination and let me know
>what you think.

I would think it would work fine as a 4-port switch. Ignore the WAN
port and turn off the DHCP server, etc.