Want to install ethernet connection

justbeingme · 08-16-2004, 10:09 AM

Hi,
Just inquiring as to some knowledge about installing either wireless or wired ethernet connection to my computer. It is a Compaq Presario 4540 can only have 64 MB of memory at max . I installed windows 98 and am currently using dial up for this one. I have 2 other computers that run on DSL/Lynxsys modems. My laptop is on wireless and my desktop Dell is on wired ethernet. I want this other computer to also be on the DSL, is it possible? Right now it is not on the max memory only 32MB, if I upgrade to 64 is it possible? Please let me know someone!

Thanks so much.

johnwill · 08-16-2004, 10:52 AM

No reason that I can think of that you can't install a $10 Ethernet NIC in the Compaq.

justbeingme · 08-16-2004, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnwill

No reason that I can think of that you can't install a $10 Ethernet NIC in the Compaq.

Thank you for that response, I was wrong about the max or memory Ram its only 48 MB. I have 16 MB thats not removeable and I can install a max of 32 in the removeable slot

is it still possible before I install the ethernet? Thanks again

johnwill · 08-17-2004, 09:47 AM

I just upgraded an old laptop from 32mb to 160mb, but it was running W98 with Ethernet with 32mb.

There is no connection between installed memory and the ability to install an Ethernet NIC.

08-16-2004, 10:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
justbeingme Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 42 OS: windows xp	Want to install ethernet connection Hi, Just inquiring as to some knowledge about installing either wireless or wired ethernet connection to my computer. It is a Compaq Presario 4540 can only have 64 MB of memory at max . I installed windows 98 and am currently using dial up for this one. I have 2 other computers that run on DSL/Lynxsys modems. My laptop is on wireless and my desktop Dell is on wired ethernet. I want this other computer to also be on the DSL, is it possible? Right now it is not on the max memory only 32MB, if I upgrade to 64 is it possible? Please let me know someone! Thanks so much.

08-16-2004, 10:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 30,214 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	No reason that I can think of that you can't install a $10 Ethernet NIC in the Compaq. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

08-17-2004, 09:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 30,214 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	I just upgraded an old laptop from 32mb to 160mb, but it was running W98 with Ethernet with 32mb. There is no connection between installed memory and the ability to install an Ethernet NIC. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience