Network Card

**9kelad** · #1 18th Dec 2007, 05:48

when you have a network does at least one of the computers have to have a network card and if so where can u get one from?

**Hybr!d** · #2 18th Dec 2007, 05:50

Depends on what you are trying to do.

**9kelad** · #3 18th Dec 2007, 05:51

just get the internet to three computers and a PS3

**Hybr!d** · #4 18th Dec 2007, 05:58

Each PC/laptop will need a network card or wireless adapter.

You will also need a router or a wireless router if using wireless.

**9kelad** · #5 18th Dec 2007, 06:00

can you get a network card to put in the USB socket?

**philthomas** · #6 18th Dec 2007, 07:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by 9kelad

can you get a network card to put in the USB socket?

Yes you can, but it is a much better option to pop the case panel and fit a PCI NIC Card ..... they are generally cheaper too. Something like this will fit the bill nicely :

http://www.microdirect.co.uk/(17548)...work-Card.aspx

**9kelad** · #7 18th Dec 2007, 10:48

thank you but do you know anywhere where i can find a USB network card as i do not have the time or the expertise to put it in myself

**philthomas** · #8 18th Dec 2007, 11:20

Here is a suitable USB model :

http://www.microdirect.co.uk/(6998)L...k-Adaptor.aspx

but the reason I advised against them is ..... they require USB Drivers and USB can ve a flakey interface at the best of times and another area for issues.

There really is nothing involved installing a PCI Card ...... anyone here will help you if you hit a snag, but basically if you can use a screwdriver, you are good to go

**mbonwick** · #9 18th Dec 2007, 13:02

Tip: Stick with the same brand throughout your network, and it will minimse problems. eg. If your router is Netgear, stick with Netgear for the NIC's ;)

**philthomas** · #10 18th Dec 2007, 13:49

Yep mbonwick makes a good point.