Ethernet Port

swifty_2

I am purchasing a new computer With Windows Vista and changing my broadband provider to Madasafish. When I asked my broadband provider about compatability they stated that "Our service supports Windows Vista, however you will only be able to connect wirelessly or via Ethernet port and not through USB ports."

Can any forum members explain this situation to me and do new computers come with an Eternet port as I cant find any information in the spec sheet for my new machine.

Thank you

startrekker

I would say that you are almost certain to buy a new pc these days with an ethernet port on board.....it seem that usb connection is not supported through madasafish modems

madpom

Ethernet ports are sometimes called LAN, Network, 100mbps ports. If you don't have an Ethernet port on your machine (highly unlikely) you could always buy a Wireless USB adaptor (Example).

MadCowMan

Its possibly because they dont have any stable USB ADSL modem drivers for vista yet.

Toxteth_OGrady

madpom wrote:

If you don't have an Ethernet port on your machine (highly unlikely) you could always buy a Wireless USB adaptor (Example).

......or a PCI Ethernet card for a couple of quid.

:cool:

TOG