Hello. Im having a problem with my network card. Im a bit limited when it comes to computers so this may sound pretty simple to you guys.
Currently I connect to the internet using a broadband connection through a digital set top box. The cable is a standard ethernet cable I think and runs from the box through some kind of converter to go into a USB port in the back of my computer. However, I am under the impression that going through the USB will slow the connection down. Is this correct?
Basically I have a network card in my computer (which Im sure works properly as I have used it in a small network in my house). I want to remove the converter and attach the cable directly into the ethernet card. However, when I do this I lose my connection to the internet. Im sure something must be happening, as a green light comes on on the back of the network card. What am I doing wrong? It is possible to connect to the internet using an ethernet connection rather than a USB isn't it? Do I have something I need to set up in windows?
If it helps Im running Windows XP and my network card is listed in device manager as REALTEK RTL8029(AS)-based ethernet adapter (Generic).
Thanks.
Currently I connect to the internet using a broadband connection through a digital set top box. The cable is a standard ethernet cable I think and runs from the box through some kind of converter to go into a USB port in the back of my computer. However, I am under the impression that going through the USB will slow the connection down. Is this correct?
Basically I have a network card in my computer (which Im sure works properly as I have used it in a small network in my house). I want to remove the converter and attach the cable directly into the ethernet card. However, when I do this I lose my connection to the internet. Im sure something must be happening, as a green light comes on on the back of the network card. What am I doing wrong? It is possible to connect to the internet using an ethernet connection rather than a USB isn't it? Do I have something I need to set up in windows?
If it helps Im running Windows XP and my network card is listed in device manager as REALTEK RTL8029(AS)-based ethernet adapter (Generic).
Thanks.