Momgonepostal
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Sun Sep-04-05 06:58 PM
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Dumb question Re: ethernet cards |
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My question is what the hell is it and how do I know if I have one?
We're finally trying to step into the 21st century by getting DSL and the order form online says I need an ethernet card on my pc. I don't even know what that is. :blush:
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Sun Sep-04-05 07:01 PM
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A network adapter that enables a computer to connect to an Ethernet. It is a printed circuit board that is plugged into the computers on the Ethernet or may be built into their motherboards. The Ethernet cards are connected to each other by cables.
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Sun Sep-04-05 07:02 PM
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2. How do I tell if I have one? |
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Sun Sep-04-05 07:04 PM
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4. what kind of a compu do you have, how new? |
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Sun Sep-04-05 07:05 PM
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6. It's a Compaq Presario about 2 years old |
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Is there a file folder or something on my PC that would manage it?
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Sun Sep-04-05 07:10 PM
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9. hm, you may have one already installed but Cyndee is on it... |
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follow her lead as my sense is that it is in there somewhere :thumbsup:
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Sun Sep-04-05 07:03 PM
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3. Are you on a dial up now? What operating system? |
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Sun Sep-04-05 07:04 PM
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5. Go to desktop, right click on "My Computer", select "System Properties" |
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Edited on Sun Sep-04-05 07:06 PM by Cyndee_Lou_Who
Go to the "Hardware" tab and then the "Device Manager"
Is there a "Network Adapters" section? If there is and there is an entry beneath it (expand by clicking "+"), then you have one.
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Sun Sep-04-05 07:08 PM
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Whoo hoo! You rock!
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Sun Sep-04-05 07:09 PM
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8. Cool. As long as there's not a red "X" over the device, yer all set. |
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You're welcome - glad to help. :)
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Sun Sep-04-05 07:18 PM
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12. You made me check again for the red X, but we're OK |
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Sun Sep-04-05 07:24 PM
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13. If you have one of these you are |
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