how do i know..

how do i know if a computer has an ethernet network card?

im looking at the specs over the web....

 

What do you mean looking at specs over the net ?


Matt

 

i am looking at the specifications over the net. i dont hav the computer, im looking at 1 i might buy, so how do i know if it has ethernet card?

 

Look in the spec for the words ethernet, nic, rj45, onboard LAN or similair and paste relevant lines here.

Alternativly post the link and i'll take a look.

Matt

 

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/st...abIndex=1&page=Product&fm=0&sm=0&tm=undefined

 

Yup it has ethernet

Network LAN 10/100 BT Network Interface

Matt

 

ok so that can connect to an ethernet router with wires successfully?

o and btw, with a router u can use the net on both computers at the same time or at different times, yes?

 

Yes

and

Yes (multiple computers at the same time)

Matt

 

ok thanks matt

 

Right.. I should probably have elaborated a little.

Matt

 

this is a router that i get offer price if i buy the pc:

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/st...&page=Product&sku=391051&calling_page=Product

can it connect pc's with wires or just wireless? (the reason i am asking about wires all the time is because both of my computers dont hav wireless capability)

 

ADSL2+ Modem, Internet-sharing Router, 4-port Switch and Wireless-G Access Point with SpeedBooster Performance Enhancement;With advanced firewall and wireless security

Yes you can connect 4 computers to that router with network cables. Its an ADSL router though you need to be sure your internet is adsl and not cable.

Matt

 

lol k , how do i know if it adsl or cable?

 

Check with your internet service provider.

Does your internet come down the phone line (adsl)? or via a co-ax tv arial type cable (cable)

Matt

 

erm, i duno, its broadband, does that help or not?

 

Who is your service provider ?

Matt

 

ntl broadband

 

Ok as far as I know NTL are a cable company. Just to be sure please ring them and check compatability of the router before you buy it.

COntact details for the can be found on their website.

http://www.home.ntl.com/page/help

Matt

 

so cant i use that router then?

 

I didn't say that. But the probability is that you CANNOT. but as I said in my previous post: since you are not sure whther you have cable or ADSL you need to contact your provider and find out before I can give you a definate answer on that.

Matt

 

ok, but on the link u gave me just then it says that broadband is a cable modem.

so does that meen that it is cable?

 

Yes that probably does means its cable and as such you will probably need a cable router.

Matt

 

is that supposed to be 'as such'?

 

it is 'as such'

 

heres a link to a router i fink it is cable but i want to cheack with you...
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/st...Product&sku=619685&fm=14&sm=1&tm=1&tabIndex=1

but again i would like you to tell me if it can connect via wires because i never no if it can or not.

 

Thats a cable router but it doesn't seem to have any wired ports.

this one is a linksys router that has everything you need and in my opinion is better than the belkin one.

Matt

 

ok now:

1. i gather this is the part that means it is a cable router..
'DSL Connection for Cable Customer'


2. but what bit on that link says that it has ports?

 

The Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router is really three devices in one box. First, there's the Wireless Access Point, which lets you connect Wireless-G or Wireless-B devices to the network. There's also a built-in 4-port full-duplex 10/100 Switch to connect your wired-Ethernet devices. Connect four PCs directly, or daisy-chain out to more hubs and switches to create as big a network as you need. Finally, the Router function ties it all together and lets your whole network share a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection, files, and other resources such as printers and hard disk storage space

 

ok, can u answer my number 2. question please

 

That was the answer to part 2. Part one wasn't a question.

 

o yes, ok i see wer u hav that from, so the ports r on the back of the box?,

 

On that particular model they are on the back yes. They will be numbered 1 thorugh 4. Ther will be a 5th ports labeled WAN which is where you connect your cable modem.

Matt

 

ok i get u now thanks, btw how much cable do i get with that router?

 

You get a single cable. It will probably be a 1mtr or 1.5mtr cable.

 

omg! how do i connect then if my other pc is like 10m away?

 

you buy a like 10m cable

Matt

 

as im looking for it on pc world is it called 'network cable'?

 

yes. you need a 'staight' one not a 'crossover'

 

ok, omg it dont even say how long they are !!

 

Im pretty sure it will say how long they are.

Matt

Do you have a local computer shop you oculd go into ? The chance are they can make you a cable to the length you require and it will be much cheaper than PC World

 

look at this page... and click on the picture to enlarge it:

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/st...null&sm=null&tm=null&sku=738769&category_oid=

does it say 50ft?

 

Does the packet in the image look like it holds 50ft of cable ? its a patch cable 1m max.

Matt

 

ye i no it doesnt look like it holds 50ft of cable but i cant read any of the others!

 

As I said before don't you have a local computer shop that can make you a cable to fit your needs.

Matt

 

ok then, for example, say i get a 5m cable and a 1m cable to make a distance of 6m which is what i need (example) how do i join them?, so that the connection can travel through that 5m and 1m of wire?

 

WHAT ?

the 1m cable you get with the router is to connect the router to the cable modem. if you need a 6 metre cable to go from a computer to the router just buy a 6 metre cable. why would you even consider buying a 1m and a 5m to make a 6m cable ?

 

no, ok:


1. 1m metre cable that comes with the router connects router to internet modem. yes?

2. if i get another 1m cable i can connect computer 1 (which is next to the modem) to the router with ease. yes?

3. i can get a longer (dont no how long) piece of cable and connect it from the router to the computer 2 (which is in another room). yes?

4. SO, the router is now completely set up. yes?
or do i hav to install a piece of software on both computers before i can use the web on both?

 

yes

yes

yes

no

You will need to setup some settings on your computer and on the router but you won't need and specific software for that. I suggest you contact your isp for help with this

Matt

 

ok, does the route come with instructions on how to do the settings on the pc?