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    new to networking!!

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by davo57, Jul 22, 2006.

  1. davo57

    davo57 Newbie

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    hey. i have just bought a net gear wgr614 router to set up a wireless network in myhouse. I have a telewest broadband cable modem and a new-ish good spec computer. Trouble is the modem connects to my computer using a USB lead and not an ethernet cable. However, the modem does have an ethernet port (to connect to the router) but my computer doesnt (to also connect to the router). How do i get round this. Surely my computer must have an ethernet port? If it doesnt what do i do? Do i need to get a different router? Or is there an adapter of sorts?
    Any help would be greatly appreciated as i have never done this before!
     
    davo57, Jul 22, 2006
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  2. m394byt3

    m394byt3 Notebook Evangelist

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    Then you should have a NIC, it is onboard LAN (on your motherboard). Just double check at the back of your pc if you have a ethernet port or not, then we can assist this matter further. :)
     
    m394byt3, Jul 22, 2006
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  3. davo57

    davo57 Newbie

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    there is definitely no ethernet port on my computer. The motherboard is an asus p4s533-e. thanks
     
    davo57, Jul 22, 2006
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  4. KimizChamp

    KimizChamp Notebook Geek

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    First, that's very strange. But no problem, since your new router is wireless, you simply connect the modem to the router, and then let the connection between the router and your computer be a wireless one.

    Modem ----- Router )))))))) Notebook / PC 1
    )))))))) Notebook / PC 2

    Cheers
     
    KimizChamp, Jul 22, 2006
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  5. cashmonee

    cashmonee Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    You should have an ethernet port. If not then you can just get a PCI card for your desktops (ethernet or wireless, your choice). They are very easy to install, should take all of 5 minutes. For any notebooks you can get a PC Card in the same way, wired or wireless. This will just slide into the card slot and you are set! Good luck!
     
    cashmonee, Jul 22, 2006
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    blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso

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    looking at the spec of your mb you have a nic. It should be located above the usb ports in back.
     
    blue68f100, Jul 22, 2006
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