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SalemCat

01-14-2006, 07:35 PM

I am currently using a NIC w RJ-45 Cable to connect to my Cable Modem. I want to pull the NIC and install an USB 2.0 Card in the empty PCI slot, then use an USB 2.0 to Ethernet Adapter with the RJ-45 Cable.

This will give me some free USB 2.0 Ports - something I don't have now. Sadly my MB has but (2) PCI Slots. One has a RAID Card, the other the aforementioned NIC.

Will this work ?

BipolarBill

01-14-2006, 07:47 PM

Be sure to get an NEC card.

Here's a combo card:

http://www.siig.com/product.asp?catid=18&pid=249

You could also keep your network adapter and just add a powered USB hub. It's cheaper.

SalemCat

01-14-2006, 08:03 PM

What is an NEC Card ?

Nice Combo Card, but I own the 4-Port USB 2.0 Card I plan to use already. I bought it for $9.99 on sale before I even had a use for it.

I don't think any USB Hub will help, as my MB has only USB 1.1 on-board.

BipolarBill

01-14-2006, 08:54 PM

No - but you didn't say that you needed USB 2.0. I assumed that you had it already.

If the card does not have an NEC chip on it, you may have big headaches in store.

SalemCat

01-14-2006, 09:48 PM

I'll check the chip on the USB 2.0 Card first before I buy the USB/Ethernet Adapter. Is NEC is the only good manufacturer ? What will happen with other makers ?

BipolarBill

01-14-2006, 10:08 PM

Yes - NEC is the only dependable manufacturer.

I don't know what will happen. VIA and ALi cards are unpredictable.

naptownman

01-15-2006, 12:25 AM

I put a USB 2.0, 4-port pci card in one of my pc's with an ALi chip. The card has a brain **** about once a week where I have to unplug the devices and plug back in to wake the darn thing up. I network it through an home PNA using usb and someone in the family complains that they can't open their home page (or anywhere else) and I have to unplug the network adapter to get the thing started again. It's a nuisance - not a headache but if it were any less accessible it'd be a pain. Bill speaks the truth.

SalemCat

01-15-2006, 12:30 AM

Well, as luck would have it my USB 2.0 Card DOES have an NEC Chip, so I'm going to order an USB/Ethernet Adapter and give it a try. Thanks !