I have an older computer that only alows me to use dial up on.....i swear i think this computer was made way before dsl was ever thought of......my question is.....is there any kind of an adapter i can buy so i can use dsl insted of dial up ?
2006-11-19 11:42:40 · 11 answers · asked by babygirlknox30 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Yes. It is called a network card, PCI with Ethernet cable adapter. Easy to install, and not too expensive, but your computer may be too slow to process data that fast due to a slow 'buss'. Even so, it could be from 50-100 times faster than dial-up. You might also need a better video accelerator card than the one you have. Again, easy to install and relatively cheap these days.
2006-11-19 11:49:38 · answer #1 · answered by The Oldest Man In The World 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, most all computers have these expansion ports on the back where your modem is, many people upgrade and get dsl or cable through that port. My old computer only had a dial up until i added more expansions to it. There are also these cool USB adapters that allow u to do it.
2006-11-19 19:46:54 · answer #2 · answered by CPU 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is possible to run "adsl" on your computer Like a previous suggestion, you could buy a 10/100 Nic card to place into your computer. A "Network Interface Card" with a speed of 10/100, could be connected by way of a Cat 5 cable, from computer to a special modem for adsl. Your internet provider may help you with the correct modem, at a rental fee.
2006-11-19 19:52:19 · answer #3 · answered by John W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you call the DSL companies and explain what type of computer you have. If DSL is available in your area they will do everything they can to help you install it properly.
http://www.sbcdsl.com
Good Luck
2006-11-19 19:49:50 · answer #4 · answered by phy333 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your computer can get you to the web on dial up it will get you there on DSL if you buy this and install, some times the inter net provider supply it with the modem for free check with them.
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=3910289
2006-11-19 19:53:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let's be honest - I've seen many people try to have a VW bug run like an Astin Martin.
Consider the costs involved:
add more gadgets $???.??
buy an upgraded computer to
stop the aggravation.
With today's costs, buy the best you can afford, you'll thank me for it.
The more junk you put on an antique, the more headaches you'll get
Good luck.
2006-11-19 19:57:42 · answer #6 · answered by Bert H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
10/100 card pci slot
cost 10 to 15 bucks
2006-11-19 19:45:15 · answer #7 · answered by DS 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on how old the computer is you can install a ethernet card into one of its PCI slots.
2006-11-19 19:47:39 · answer #8 · answered by tedead 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes , you need to buy a dsl modem
2006-11-19 19:47:42 · answer #9 · answered by easycoder_biz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Windows 95? You have to upgrade.
2006-11-19 19:58:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋