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[Closed] Attn: computer literate types - ethernet to USb question

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So, new wireless server thingy from our new supplier only had ethernet connections (former BT one also had USB)
Aging PC only has USB, no wireless, never will be- am I right in thinking one of the many 'plug and play' adaptors is all I need it get up and connected again?
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Posted : 26/10/2010 6:58 pm
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Why not just connect it with an ethernet cable if both PC and server "thingy" have them ?


 
Posted : 26/10/2010 7:10 pm
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I'd go with either a PCI wireless card or a wired Ethernet connection.

USB to Ethernet / USB WiFi dongles will work, but I'd suggest that USB2 is a prerequisite here - USB1.1 isn't up to it. They're probably dearer as well.


 
Posted : 26/10/2010 7:18 pm
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Ive got plenty of wired ethernet network cards lying around.... Happy to send you one if you want one.


 
Posted : 26/10/2010 8:43 pm
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If your PC has a usb port it will have an ethernet port. Simply use a Cat5 cable between them, make sure its not a cross over.


 
Posted : 26/10/2010 10:25 pm
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or a wireless usb adaptor


 
Posted : 26/10/2010 10:28 pm