Do i have a network adaptor already installed?

daz69kay

Hi, i read forums to see if i have a network adaptor.

I went to device manager and extended network adaptors. underneath it it says "Bluetooth PAN network Adaptor and also Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network Connection"

Do i already have a network adaptor then or do i get a wireless adaptor from the shop ? Thanks

robt_2

Why not just look at the back of your PC?

But yes, it seems you have.

tom9980

Pretty sure you do to check look at the back of your pc for something like this

http://www.microsoft.com/library/media/1033/windowsxp/images/using/setup/winxp/computer-connect-ethernet.jpg - for pc's your looking for something like this

http://www.ust.hk/itsc/classroom/notebook/photo/notebook_network_port.jpg - for laptops look for something like this

you need a ethernet cable to connect your pc to a router/modem

daz69kay

whats the point in wireless if u have to connect an ethernet to router? strange isnt it?

robt_2

The port is exactly the same whether on a desktop or laptop... don't try to confuse matters

robt_2

daz69kay wrote: »

whats the point in wireless if u have to connect an ethernet to router? strange isnt it?

You use EITHER wires OR you go wireless, I' not sure what your point is?

mdbarber

Yes the "Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network Connection" is a network adapter (wired) and there will be a port on the back of your machine to plug an ethernet cable in to

daz69kay

i wanna go wireless. i want 2 know if i can have my wireless router in my master phone socket and have my computer and laptop pick up wireless signal

mdbarber

daz69kay wrote: »

i wanna go wireless. i want 2 know if i can have my wireless router in my master phone socket and have my computer and laptop pick up wireless signal

yes, but then u will need a wireless adapter(wifi) for your pc and maybe for your laptop as well, that was not in the list, there is a bluetooth adapter which in theory could be used for this purpose but i have not seen a bluetooth capable router, its quite slow in comparison to wifi

daz69kay

Ok thanks, i have one wifi adaptor not 2. can i have my router plugged in my desktop via ethernet and use the 802.11 adapto in my laptop. will it pick up signal in that respect?

richt71

daz69kay wrote: »

Ok thanks, i have one wifi adaptor not 2. can i have my router plugged in my desktop via ethernet and use the 802.11 adapto in my laptop. will it pick up signal in that respect?

Yes. Normally the router has 3/4 sockets to use wired devices as well as sending out a wireless signal.