To install a ADSL2+ modem, require an Ethernet Network card in the CPU?

Question

i live in Singapore.

my current modem is a ADSL modem. i just got a free modem after doing a recontract of my internet service provider (ISP), which is 1500kbps.

the modem is a SpeedTouch, 516(i) v6 / 536(i) v6, Multi-User ADSL2+ Gateway, modem.

i heard that ADSL2/ADSL2+ modems are good. but when i read the instruction book, it says there i require an Ethernet Network card installed. i checked my PCI expansion slots, it is pretty empty except for the graphics card -__-...

so i presume i do not have one. furthermore, i do not see the slot for one of the wires (i think it is for the Ethernet Network Card), which looks abit bigger than the normal telephone plug.

my question, is it really important for ADSL2+ modems to require the Ethernet Network card? how does the whole system work with the modem and the card? what Ethernet Network card should i look out for, or doesnt matter?

where in Singapore can i get a reliable (not so expensive) one? and for much?

thanks.

oh, yea, i forgot to tell you. im using a 1500kbps Broadband plan from Singnet. not bragging, many people have faster speeds =(

yeah, im using an ADSL modem, via USB connection. no other power source required.

the new ADSL2+ modem requires both USB connection and this ethernet wire thing. plus, requires another AC power source, though provided the adaptor =(

Answer 1

You say you already have ADSL but no Ethernet card. I am assuming you are using a USB connection to the old modem?

You should still be able to use USB if your new modem has a USB port in it, if not then you will need to buy a NIC (Network Interface Card). It plugs into the PCI slot and has what you describe as a large telephone jack.

Those cards are pretty cheap (7-20 USD) and it doesn't really matter what kind you get, the cheaper the better in your case.
The most common cards are the ones that say 10/100 on it. Those support 10Mbps or 100Mbps. They automatically select the correct speed. In your case, you'll be using the 10Mbps side of the card which is what your ADSL modem will be using.

Here's some examples of NIC cards: http://www.compusa.com/products/products.asp?Ntt=nic&N=200751&Ne=200000&Ntk=All&Cn=_Wired

If you look at the above page, again the cheapest ones will work just as good as the expensive ones in your situation, so get the cheapest ones. Make sure it comes with a cord, or else you should be able to find one for about 1 USD. The cord has 6 prongs on each end, like a telephone jack (4 prong) but a tad wider.

Answer 2

Ethernet - is the under pressure out medium used to circulate information community card - is the actual endpoint mandatory to deliver and acquire information Modem - is used to speak between your community and yet another medium (in many situations a dialup or DSL modem for telephone strains / cable modem for cable) reckoning on the variety you get internet, you will commonly want all 3. Dialup - modem is in many situations basically what you like DSL/Cable - maximum modems connect by ethernet to a community card, yet there are some USB variations

Answer 3

the modem is for Broadband and the preferred connection is using the Network card(Ethernet) however if you have a USB port available and there is one on the modem you should be able to use that but the connection rate will be slower