Wanting to go DSL

wally246 · 11-11-2006, 06:12 PM

My computer was put together by a friend who has a computer store. I am not a gamer so it has a 1.7 ghz processor and is about 4 yrs old. A friend who hasn't seen my computer says I have to have some connection in the back for the modem. How can I tell (if that is true) and will I need some kind of special card. I and still on dial-up.

**manic** · 11-11-2006, 07:21 PM

You will need a ethernet card/nic card. You may have a onboard nic.
Look in back of pc and check for a what looks like oversized phone
jack insert.

wally246 · 11-12-2006, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by manic

You will need a ethernet card/nic card. You may have a onboard nic.
Look in back of pc and check for a what looks like oversized phone
jack insert.

I went to control panel/system/hardware and found this:VIA PCI 10/100mb fast ethernet adapter. Is this what you were referring to? Thanks!

**manic** · 11-12-2006, 05:50 PM

Thats it, your ready to go.

wally246 · 11-12-2006, 06:44 PM

Thanks for your help!

wally246 · 11-12-2006, 06:45 PM

Actually, I could go cable (Comcast) Any suggestions? On dsl, I thinking about one of those $14-$16/month deals.

**manic** · 11-13-2006, 04:08 AM

Cable is faster. If you download alot that would be the way to go.
If you just download occasionally, I would go with whatever is
cheaper. Which ever way you go, it is alot faster than dialup,,ugggh

wally246 · 11-13-2006, 01:28 PM

Thanks!

ebackhus · 11-13-2006, 02:02 PM

The cable here in San Antonio is far superior to DSL. Our cable network is all fibre optic whereas the phone network still runs on coppers. DSl has far slower and has a tendency to disconnect you after you get going here. The cheap cable packages give just as much speed with more reliability.

Also, no contracts. :)

**johnwill** · 11-13-2006, 03:33 PM

I can't get DSL here, I had Comcast cable, and now I have Verizon FiOS fiber to the house. Very fast...

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wally246 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: US Posts: 125 OS: xp sp2 Firefox Baby!	Wanting to go DSL My computer was put together by a friend who has a computer store. I am not a gamer so it has a 1.7 ghz processor and is about 4 yrs old. A friend who hasn't seen my computer says I have to have some connection in the back for the modem. How can I tell (if that is true) and will I need some kind of special card. I and still on dial-up. Last edited by wally246; 11-11-2006 at 06:15 PM.

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manic Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 5,246 OS: xp	You will need a ethernet card/nic card. You may have a onboard nic. Look in back of pc and check for a what looks like oversized phone jack insert. __________________

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manic Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 5,246 OS: xp	Thats it, your ready to go. __________________

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manic Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 5,246 OS: xp	Cable is faster. If you download alot that would be the way to go. If you just download occasionally, I would go with whatever is cheaper. Which ever way you go, it is alot faster than dialup,,ugggh __________________

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wally246 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: US Posts: 125 OS: xp sp2 Firefox Baby!	Thanks for your help!

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ebackhus Manager, Design Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SATX Posts: 14,306 OS: WinXP Pro SP3/Windows 7 RTM My System Blog Entries: 28	The cable here in San Antonio is far superior to DSL. Our cable network is all fibre optic whereas the phone network still runs on coppers. DSl has far slower and has a tendency to disconnect you after you get going here. The cheap cable packages give just as much speed with more reliability. Also, no contracts. :) __________________ ----------------------------- There are no dumb questions, unless a customer is asking them. Help in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses.

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