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Glenn · 25-05-2005, 14:35

Hi there -

Apologies in advance if my question if too straight forward for all you techies out there, but here goes....

My SACM is connected to my elderly PC via a USB port because I don't have any room on the back of the PC to add a network card, and it has worked perfectly since day one.

I'm interested in trying out Vonage - one of these new internet phone companies, but their website says:

"You will need to switch your high-speed Internet connection from USB to Ethernet in order to use our service. If your computer does not have an Ethernet card, you can purchase a USB to Ethernet Converter to connect your computer to the Linksys RT31P2 Phone Adapter, and ultimately the Internet."

So, if I buy a USB to Ethernet adapter and install it will my internet access kick back in again straight away, or will I have to re-install everything?

I would be grateful for any advice before I start playing around.

Many thanks
Glenn

25-05-2005, 14:35	#1
Glenn Inactive Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gorleston, Norfolk Age: 65 Services: VM M Phone, XL TV & L Broadband, Virgin+, Vonage VoIP V-Plan2 Posts: 11	Help with USB Ethernet adapter please? Hi there - Apologies in advance if my question if too straight forward for all you techies out there, but here goes.... My SACM is connected to my elderly PC via a USB port because I don't have any room on the back of the PC to add a network card, and it has worked perfectly since day one. I'm interested in trying out Vonage - one of these new internet phone companies, but their website says: "You will need to switch your high-speed Internet connection from USB to Ethernet in order to use our service. If your computer does not have an Ethernet card, you can purchase a USB to Ethernet Converter to connect your computer to the Linksys RT31P2 Phone Adapter, and ultimately the Internet." So, if I buy a USB to Ethernet adapter and install it will my internet access kick back in again straight away, or will I have to re-install everything? I would be grateful for any advice before I start playing around. Many thanks Glenn