Re: What cards are Installed

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species8350 wrote:
On Apr 23, 5:07 pm, Malke <ma...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
species8350 wrote:
Hi,
I run Vista Home Premium, 32 bit
In preparation for the possible arrival of broadband. I need to know
what cards I have installed on my machine, eg, for wireless access,
networks, etc.
Can some tell me how I can check what cards are installed.
If the cards are not installed. how difficult will it be to install
them?
Ps. two computers in house, separated by one floor
You can go to Control Panel>Device Manager and look under Network Adapters.
I haven't seen a computer in many years that didn't have an ethernet
adapter (wired) so that's not going to be an issue for you. As for
wireless, most desktop computers don't have wireless adapters installed by
default. Most modern laptops do. And since you forgot to tell us whether
you have desktop or laptop computers...

The easiest way to add a wireless network adapter is to purchase a USB one
instead of a PCI card, especially if you're nervous about opening your
computer.

Malke
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Hi Malke,

I have an Intel(R) 82562V10/100 Network Connection

Presumably this card allow my pc to network with others.

Does it do anything else.

Best wishes

S

Not really...
http://developer.intel.com/design/network/products/lan/controllers/82562.htm

What kind of broadband are you considering? For home use they will generally provide a modem that will connect to this adapter via a Category 5 cable, if you want a Wireless connection to avoid using a cable they may be able to supply a wireless device too, but then you will have to do as Malke suggests and get a different adapter.

It sounds like you are thinking of just one computer at the moment but if you think you may ever have use for a second (or more) or maybe will have visitors bringing laptops etc also consider a "Router". These generally allow 4 wired connections and wireless as well, and they also add to your security online.
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