Vonage..I do not have an ethernet card my cable modem is hooked up thru usb can I get vonage???

Question

I am interested in vonage, I looked up the installation booklet on their adapters and the ones I saw said to hook the vonage adapter to the ETHERNET port on the back of my computer...however my cable modem didn't need an ethernet card It works through my USB port....since I don't have an ethernet card will I be able to get vonage???

Answer 1

Purchase an ethernet card at any computer store - they are cheap. Much easier than trying to get other stuff to work. If you have wireless you can also get a Vonage router with wireless so you don't have to get the network card.

Answer 2

I don't know, but let me discuss something and I will tell you about my Vonage installation.

First, you must have an older computer not to have an ethernet card inside. So you might consider a newer computer or buying an ethernet card. I think you'd be better off speedwise to get a cat5 (ethernet) cable from your modem to your computer. I think ethernet is considerably faster than USB.

Second, my Vonage phone adapter connects to the back of my router. So it seems to me you might have to have a router for it to work. Check the Vonage web site for more details and a phone number I think.

Good Luck

Answer 3

get the ethernet card, Vonage is going to give you a router with several ethernet connections available plus the lines for your phones.

use an ethernet card , Vonage is a Great service and I have had 1 outage for 5 minutes in 3 years - Once you get it you'll be hooked

Answer 4

yes, notify vonage that you have a modern day surfboard..usually at&t..They will send you all the adjustments to usse their service, if available in your area. Good luck

Answer 5

cable internet is alot faster if you use an ethernet card, i'd advise kicking in 20 bucks or so and getting one.
either way, im almost positive it will work