ethernet cnnction Compaq presario 1230
I still use my old Compaq Presario with a wireless card when I travel-a
rarity but I am going to be in an apartment out of town for work for a few weeks and would like to access the 'net but there is only an ethernet cable setup in the room.The connection on the back of the laptop is a phone type.Is there a cable that can bridge the gap and allow me to use this laptop via cable? Can I make one from the many ethernet and phone cables I have? -- Thanks Hank |
ethernet cnnction Compaq presario 1230
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The connection on the back of the laptop is a phone type. Is there a cable that can bridge the gap and allow me to use this laptop via cable? That connector is for use with a telephone line only. It connects to the system's internal modem. The internal modem only "knows" how to function with a telephone line. The possibility of damaging something is unlikely, but what you want to do won't work. If you have a wireless card, you could invest in a second router and use that. You might find one in good working order on eBay or at a garage sale if you don't want to buy new. William |
ethernet cnnction Compaq presario 1230
-- Thanks Hank |
ethernet connection Compaq presario 1230
"hankus" wrote in message ... I still use my old Compaq Presario with a wireless card You have a wireless card ? ... Do you mean 1. a cell-phone type card ? or 2. wireless internet access ( like in public coffee shops - 802.11 ) ? I am going to be in an apartment out of town for work for a few weeks and would like to access the 'net but there is only an ethernet cable setup in the room.The connection on the back of the laptop is a phone type. You ( the company) can buy a PCMCIA ethernet adapter ( PC card slot) for cheap money, plug a cable into the PC card and the wall and you're all set. Go to www.compusa.com or your alternate and search for " PCMCIA ethernet adapter " - $20-$30 Thanks Hank If you know somone there now, you MIGHT find that a neighbor has a wireless router that you could " use". Ask current occupant of the apartment. ( Check - wireless connections - browse) |
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