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hankus - 24 Jun 2007 18:21 GMT

I still use my old Compaq Presario with a wireless card when I travel-a
rarity but I am going to be in an apartment out of town for work for a few
weeks and would like to access the 'net but there is only an ethernet cable
setup in the room.The connection on the back of the laptop is a phone
type.Is there a cable that can bridge the gap and allow me to use this
laptop via cable? Can I make one from the many ethernet and phone cables I
have?

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Hank

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William R. Walsh - 25 Jun 2007 00:42 GMT

Hi!

> The connection on the back of the laptop is a phone type. Is there a cable
> that can bridge the gap and allow me to use this laptop via cable?

That connector is for use with a telephone line only. It connects to the
system's internal modem. The internal modem only "knows" how to function
with a telephone line. The possibility of damaging something is unlikely,
but what you want to do won't work.

If you have a wireless card, you could invest in a second router and use
that. You might find one in good working order on eBay or at a garage sale
if you don't want to buy new.

William

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hankus - 25 Jun 2007 02:23 GMT

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- Bobb - - 25 Jun 2007 20:01 GMT

>I still use my old Compaq Presario with a wireless card

You have a wireless card ? ... Do you mean
1. a cell-phone type card ? or
2. wireless internet access ( like in public coffee shops - 802.11 ) ?

> I am going to be in an apartment out of town for work for a few weeks
> and would like to access the 'net but there is only an ethernet cable
> setup in the room.The connection on the back of the laptop is a phone
> type.

You ( the company) can buy a PCMCIA ethernet adapter ( PC card slot) for
cheap money, plug a cable into the PC card and the wall and you're all
set. Go to www.compusa.com or your alternate and search for " PCMCIA
ethernet adapter " - $20-$30

> Thanks
> Hank

If you know somone there now, you MIGHT find that a neighbor has a
wireless router that you could " use". Ask current occupant of the
apartment. ( Check - wireless connections - browse)

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