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What is the best network card to use as a replacement in my HP Pavilion?

Q: I have a HP Pavilion a6 FK570AA desktop computer with a bad nic card. I want to replace it. just standard home use. What is the best card for me to purchase.

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Would using a CAT5 Ethernet splitter weaken the Speed of the connection?

Q: Would using a CAT5 Ethernet splitter weaken the Speed of the connection?

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How come my computer says it cannot find the Ethernet driver after installing...

Q: How do you install a Toshiba hard drive into a Gateway computer? I did it but it says cannot find ethernet driver controller?

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Do they make an adaptor that converts Ethernet to USB?

Q: is there an adapter that lets me plug it into the ethernet port and use it as a usb port? both my usb ports are broken but my ethernet port is not. i found one that can be connected to a usb port...

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How come my computer will not hibernate if it is connected via ethernet?

Q: My computer seems to hibernate only when it is connected through a wireless router….because when it is connected via the ethernet cable… it never hibernates even though I have it set to…what is...

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Is it time to invest in a cat6a cable?

Q: I have cat 5e ethernet cabling at the moment and was wondering should I invest in a cat6 or even cat 6a cable? I am looking for something around 30m long as well so will the play a role in my choices?

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Can I buy a cord to connect my Wii to my laptop as a work around for not...

Q: Can I buy a cord to connect my Wii to my laptop as a work around for not having a router? I’m not able to connect to a free wifi. maybe a wii adapter or lan adapter?

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How do I get more than one device connected to my network if I only have a...

Q: I run an ethernet cable up to my room from the family’s router which is in the basement of the house. I would like to be able to split that ethernet cable that goes to my room into two connections....

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How come my ethernet card stopped working after I updated the driver?

Q: Hello, i am using my wifi from neighbor to type this on my laptop but here i go- I recently upgraded to win7 from vista on a used desktop. it has been working great all day with internetno probs at...

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How come my cable modem is not giving me a valid IP address?

Q: Recently purchased a new cpu tower. I plugged in the ethernet cable. Got nothing. Called my cable provider and they checked my modem and told me it may be a bad ethernet cable. I purchased another...

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How can I connect my Windows 98 computer to my cable Internet connection?

Q: I do not have an Ethernet card or hook up on my computer running Windows 98. Is there any way to still get connected to my cable Internet connection?

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How do I get my ethernet card working after a reformat?

Q: My husband formatted the hard drive on our desktop and now it won’t find the Ethernet card. The drivers are on the CD and it wont accept them. I don’t have Internet access from that computer but do...

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Can I get a free ethernet card for me eMachines computer?

Q: I have an eMachine and I need to find a free download for the 10/100Mbps Ethernet. I have a 2wire gateway modem box for DLS Internet and my eMachines don’t have that Ethernet adapters. If you could...

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How come my laptop cannot connect to the Internet via wireless or Ethernet?

Q: My laptops wireless internet will no long pick up any networks. Nor can I connect through ethernet. Why is that?

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How do I transfer files using an Ethernet crossover cable?

Q: How do I migrate from my old computer running Windows XP Home and IE 8 to a new computer with Windows 7 using Ethernet crossover cable?

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Can you use a crossover Ethernet cable like a normal Ethernet cable?

Q: Can you use a crossover Ethernet cable like a normal Ethernet cable to connect to the internet (plug in computer to wall)?

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How can I access my Ethernet hard drive remotely?

Q: How can I access my Ethernet hard drive remotely?

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How can I connect my wired Internet devices to a wireless internet?

Q: I travel in a mobile office and most places that I travel to only have wireless internet access. I have a number of devices that need a wired connection. Can I convert wireless internet into wired?

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How come I cannot get the Ethernet cards to work on my HP Proliant server?

Q: I bought an HP Proliant dl140 server from a friend of mine. I just installed windows server 2003 and I can’t get the internet cards to work. I searched HP for the drivers and i can’t find the right...

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How can I connect my laptop wirelessly but keep my desktop hardwired?

Q: I have a PC that is hardwired, and need it hardwired for working at home) and just purchased a new laptop. I would like to be able to use my laptop throughout the house so that I’m not always at...

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