ethernet port?

TalkAboutLush · 08-16-2005, 06:51 PM

I have another computer it's an Emachine T1090 and I wanted to hook up my cable internet to it through the router. The only thing is that the router uses ethernet cords and there is not a place for an ethernet cord on the emachine. I really don't know much about computer but does anyone know if there is any way I can somehow get it to work??

**Fox** · 08-16-2005, 07:03 PM

As long as this computer has a PCI slot available, you can buy an ethernet card for next to nothing. Check out Newegg.com if you're okay with buying online. I highly recommend them.

TalkAboutLush · 08-16-2005, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fox

As long as this computer has a PCI slot available, you can buy an ethernet card for next to nothing. Check out Newegg.com if you're okay with buying online. I highly recommend them.

What is a PCI slot and how do I know if my computer has one?

Volt-Schwibe · 08-17-2005, 12:43 AM

according to your computer's manufacturer, your machine has a pci slot. at least one.

http://parts.emachines.com/emachines...oduct_Id=68261 here is a link to the network card that they suggest for you.

the easiest way to know if you have one available, is to open the machine, and look inside.

look for a white slot. you should have 2 or more on that board.

:)

for what it's worth, they are asking a rediculous price for a network card.

i wouldn't pay more than 15$ for one.

**Fox** · 08-17-2005, 08:55 AM

Yeah, that is an outrageous price for something as simple as an ethernet card.

You will have to open your case to install this. If you absolutely don't want to do this, you can buy USB ethernet adapters (which I do not recommend) which just plug into the usb port and you plug the ethernet cable into the little jack at the end of the cable.

ebackhus · 08-17-2005, 02:56 PM

A good NIC can be had for less than $20 almost anywhere.

Volt-Schwibe · 08-17-2005, 03:12 PM

for what it's worth, if you aren't upset about your speed being limited, the usb network adapters usually work just fine.

i have one that someone gave me, i wouldn't have bought it, but i do have one, and i do manage to find lots of uses for it.

(like if i work on someone's machine, and i need to transfer something to it, and all they have is a modem, but i don't feel that installing a network card is within the boundaries of what they pay me for.)

i wouldn't recommend one unless you absolutely don't want to open the machine.

08-16-2005, 06:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
TalkAboutLush Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 3 OS: XP	ethernet port? I have another computer it's an Emachine T1090 and I wanted to hook up my cable internet to it through the router. The only thing is that the router uses ethernet cords and there is not a place for an ethernet cord on the emachine. I really don't know much about computer but does anyone know if there is any way I can somehow get it to work??

08-16-2005, 07:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
Fox TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 7,752 OS: XP Pro, CentOS My System	As long as this computer has a PCI slot available, you can buy an ethernet card for next to nothing. Check out Newegg.com if you're okay with buying online. I highly recommend them. __________________ Antec Neo Power 500W, ABIT IP35-E, Intel E2180@2.66Ghz, Corsair XMS2 2x1GB DDR2-800, PNY 8800GT, 320GB Seagate * lazy college student alert *- If I've inadvertently ignored a thread, please Let me know about it Have I helped you solve your problem? Donate to Techsupportforums Klart Skepp!

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Volt-Schwibe Asst. Manager, Automotive Forums; HJT Trainee Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Behind you, watching you as you type. Posts: 7,372 OS: Click "My System" to view details My System	according to your computer's manufacturer, your machine has a pci slot. at least one. http://parts.emachines.com/emachines...oduct_Id=68261 here is a link to the network card that they suggest for you. the easiest way to know if you have one available, is to open the machine, and look inside. look for a white slot. you should have 2 or more on that board. :) for what it's worth, they are asking a rediculous price for a network card. i wouldn't pay more than 15$ for one. __________________ <signature> TSF is funded by our Admin's pocket, care to help? Power Tip: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. New Members: Creating a single new thread in the correct section is the best way to assure your thread will receive a reply. </signature>

08-17-2005, 08:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
Fox TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 7,752 OS: XP Pro, CentOS My System	Yeah, that is an outrageous price for something as simple as an ethernet card. You will have to open your case to install this. If you absolutely don't want to do this, you can buy USB ethernet adapters (which I do not recommend) which just plug into the usb port and you plug the ethernet cable into the little jack at the end of the cable. __________________ Antec Neo Power 500W, ABIT IP35-E, Intel E2180@2.66Ghz, Corsair XMS2 2x1GB DDR2-800, PNY 8800GT, 320GB Seagate * lazy college student alert *- If I've inadvertently ignored a thread, please Let me know about it Have I helped you solve your problem? Donate to Techsupportforums Klart Skepp!

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08-17-2005, 03:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
Volt-Schwibe Asst. Manager, Automotive Forums; HJT Trainee Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Behind you, watching you as you type. Posts: 7,372 OS: Click "My System" to view details My System	for what it's worth, if you aren't upset about your speed being limited, the usb network adapters usually work just fine. i have one that someone gave me, i wouldn't have bought it, but i do have one, and i do manage to find lots of uses for it. (like if i work on someone's machine, and i need to transfer something to it, and all they have is a modem, but i don't feel that installing a network card is within the boundaries of what they pay me for.) i wouldn't recommend one unless you absolutely don't want to open the machine. __________________ <signature> TSF is funded by our Admin's pocket, care to help? Power Tip: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. New Members: Creating a single new thread in the correct section is the best way to assure your thread will receive a reply. </signature>