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Title: question skuzzy
Post by: 68DevilM on July 10, 2005, 06:47:51 PM

you said in your hints and tips post regarding ethernet.



"It is imperative this modem have an Ethernet port and not a USB port to attach to your computer.
USB based modems will cause significant connection problems. "

"for Windows 2000/XP I recommend either the 3Com 3C905 family, a DEC2104x based card, or an Intel 8255x based card."

ive been looking at these cards on newegg and they all seems to have a firwire connection instead of a usb connection to the modem, is this what i should get?

im confused.

could you look at my specs and give me some guidence about witch card  to at least look at.

im useing roadrunner with a usb connection directly to my motherboard.

Title: question skuzzy
Post by: 68DevilM on July 10, 2005, 06:54:19 PM

mabey something like this?

(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/357_1121039511_15-124-007-06.jpg)


Model
Brand    SYBA
Model    SD-VIA-5U
Spec
Type    PCI to USB Card
External USB Ports    4x USB Ports
Internal USB Ports    1x USB Port
Data Transfer Rate    480/12/1.5 Mbps
Operating Systems Supported    Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP

but the usb ports look like regular usb, not the same as the one i use to hook my modem to my computer.

Title: question skuzzy
Post by: 38ruk on July 10, 2005, 08:29:52 PM

Nope , your looking for a Network interface card  NIC .  Its a ethernet adapter that uses RJ-45 cable from your modem to the NIC. It is far better than the usb connection you are currently using. 38      http://www.3com.com/products/en_US/detail.jsp?tab=features&pathtype=purchase&sku=3C905CX-TX-M

Title: question skuzzy
Post by: StarOfAfrica2 on July 10, 2005, 08:52:38 PM

Here's a range of them for you.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.asp?Submit=GO&Range=1&InnerCata=27&bop=and&Range=1, 1&description=NIC

Title: question skuzzy
Post by: 68DevilM on July 10, 2005, 09:02:32 PM

thanks guys, i found this one for 25buck on newegg.


Model
Brand    3com
Model    3C905CX-TXM
Spec
Standards    IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.1p/Q, 802.3x
Speed    10/100Mbps
Connectors    1x RJ-45
Interface    PCI
BUS    32-bit, PCI 2.1/2.2
Drivers    Linux 2.2/2.4, Windows XP/2000/Me/98/NT 4.0, Novell NetWare 5.x
Wake On LAN    Yes

Title: question skuzzy
Post by: 68DevilM on July 10, 2005, 09:12:28 PM

one more question

is 100mbps good

whats 1000mbps for?

Title: question skuzzy
Post by: Eagler on July 10, 2005, 09:41:45 PM

Quote

Originally posted by 68DevilM
one more question

is 100mbps good

whats 1000mbps for?

100mbps is more than enough

Title: question skuzzy
Post by: MaddogJoe on July 11, 2005, 06:11:53 AM

100mbps is the data transfer speed, 100 MegaBites Per Second, and its the top speed.... for now  ;)

Title: question skuzzy
Post by: AKDogg on July 11, 2005, 08:05:38 AM

1 gig lan is now but only for Local network.