Tom's Hardware > Forum > General Networking > Network General Discussions > Newbie Question - How to setup computer for internet

Newbie Question - How to setup computer for internet

Forum General Networking : Network General Discussions - Newbie Question - How to setup computer for internet

Tom's Hardware: Over 1.4 million members in 6 different countries available to answer all your high-tech questions. Sign up now! Its free!
Ask the community Add a reply
Word :    Username :           
 
Peacefrog67   03-23-2009 at 07:05:30 PM

So I just bought a used desktop computer and want to set up the internet on it. The network is setup, I have a functioning router. What equipment do I need to buy in order to get the desktop connected to the network?

A network card?

A network adapter?

Both?

Also how do I know which brand and model to select?

This is probably a really newbie question but I have been using a laptop for 4 years which had a network card pre-installed so I haven't had to do anything like this before.

Add a reply
Sponsored Links
Register or log in to remove.
montyuk   03-25-2009 at 12:36:02 AM
- 0 +

on the back of the machine, there should be an ethernet port next to the usb ports,
pretty much every modern motherboard has integrated ethernet these days.

so if you have a working router then all you need is an ethernet cable if you want to go with a wired connection, or if your router is capable of wireless and you want that option then you will need to purchase either a pci or usb wireless card for your desktop machine.

does your router have aerials? if not your stuck with a wired connection.

Reply to montyuk
Ask the community Add a reply
Tom's Hardware > Forum > General Networking > Network General Discussions > Newbie Question - How to setup computer for internet
Go to:

There are 517 identified and unidentified users. To see the list of identified users, Click here.

Forum map
Bestofmedia Forum ©
2000-2009 Bestofmedia Group
Page generated in 0.671 seconds
Please mind

You are about to answer a thread that has been inactive for more than 6 months.
If you still wish to proceed, please ensure that your posting is original and does not duplicate or overlap any prior responses to this thread.

Add a reply Cancel
Sponsored links
  • Ask the community now
  • Publish
Ad
Related Topics
See all relatives topics
They won a badge
Join us in greeting them