Is this a Modem? Or did I just burn everything?

[EdP]

You do realize that there is a difference between a modem and a router?
If not, look it up on Wikipedia for example.
In short: no, you cannot connect the Asus straight to the dsl line. That's where the modem goes.

[YATRAC]

You do realize that there is a difference between a modem and a router?
If not, look it up on Wikipedia for example.
In short: no, you cannot connect the Asus straight to the dsl line. That's where the modem goes.

Yeah, I imagined that. I always associated modem and router. At least now I know I didn't burn something. Thanks.

[EdP]

Well ..... you did smell something burnt and you heard that unmistakable sound.
My guess is that you in fact did burn something, although we don't know what and it seems to be working still. Perhaps the other powersupply got fried?
Because the Asus will draw an impressive 2 Amps, that may have been way more than the 15W supply can deliver.

In short: next time, make sure you know what you're doing, it's better for you and your toys.