DJ2000

What is the best way of connecting a router to an old compaq computer with no ethernet port? 1)Buy a new computer 2)Get an ethernet card fitted 3)Someone suggested I could get an adaptor to fit the ethernet cable into the modem... but won't it run slower on broadband through the old modem/???? Any one know ???Thanks

_Meridian_

iTrader: (1)

Assuming the computer has PCI slots (unless it about twenty years old) then a PCI network card is all you need. That and a cat5e ethernet cable (not crossover). Card should be about £10.


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SwissTony

iTrader: (19)

what he said , unless you have usb, and the router is wireless, in which case get yourself a usb wireless adaptor. will be slower than ethernet though

DJ2000

its about seven years old , its the older usb not usb 2,will taht make a massive difference?Thanks

pimmo2000

iTrader: (6)

USB to ethernet adapter..

Depends on the speed of your internet..

Anything above 8mb and you need the ethernet really !!

Amazon.co.uk: USB to LAN ETHERNET NETWORK RJ45 ADAPTER: Electronics & Photo

DJ2000

it will only be about 2mb thanks for your help.