The other desktop computer on my wired router has lost its internet for over a month. When I went on my roof to check out the cable that connected it, it was literally chewed up by all the rain, snow and friction. I dont want to purchase another cable because it takes too long to hook it up, plus it costs 70 dollars for 100 ft. I am interesting in buying a USB adapter in order to get an internet connection on my other computer but Im not sure if a USB adapter would work a wired router. Any Ideas. Thank you.
2006-11-25 12:44:29 · 3 answers · asked by Dylan W 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
If you mean a USB to Ethernet adapter then it will work.
2006-11-25 13:00:21 · answer #1 · answered by Dragonlord Warlock 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure but I think that you will need to convert your whole wired network setup into a wireless setup. That would mean getting a wireless router, and USB adapters or wireless INC cards for all of your computers. I think that you are better off just replacing your old cable because even though it is a pain to replace, it is cheaper than converting your whole network setup to a wireless setup. Although I think converting to wireless is a good idea if you ever decide to get a laptop.
2006-11-25 21:10:02 · answer #2 · answered by mcmatrix12000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your cable prices! Ethernet cable is about $70 for 1,000 feet, not 100! If the cable is shot, using an USB to ethernet adaptor isn't going to help you, you need to replace the messed up cable run.
2006-11-25 21:41:25 · answer #3 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋