Lan card question

[pbatacan]

Hey, The next 2 days, I'll be switching to DSL from my current dialup connection! Do I need a lan card or an ethernet device? Are they the same? And one thing, Is it better to buy a PCI card than to use my built in ethernet device? Thanks! :?: :D

[Beefy]

Lan card = network card = NIC = ethernet device.

However, it all depends on the modem you get as to what type of connection you need. I can't say I've seen an internal DSL modem though, as most of them usually are Ethernet or USB.

[pbatacan]

Thanks for replying beefy, but I'm a little bit confused. I've got VIA Rhine II fast ethernet controller. I forgot to say that our DSL ISP will provide the modem. So The Modem will just be plugged in where? inside or to the ethernet device?? Sorry I'm confused. :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Beefy]

Well, if it's an ethernet modem, it'll plug in the ethernet port on the back of the network card (a small rectangular hole, usually with a couple of lights nearby). Looks kinda like this - http://www.umes.edu/it/images/network-plug.jpg

If it's a USB modem, then it'll plug into a USB port.

[pbatacan]

yes it looked like that but I've got no lights.lol