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network adapter

Jun 9, 2009 12:37AM PDT

Hi there,

How do you now if your PC, Mac or laptop has a network adapter already incorporated?

Thanks

Bernadette

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Look for an Ethernet port . . .
Jun 9, 2009 7:35PM PDT

like a phone jack only larger.

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Oops
Jun 9, 2009 11:59PM PDT

Sorry, I don't understand. Do you mean the port when you usually plug in a internet cable?

Thanks

Bernie

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Yup . . .
Jun 10, 2009 4:23AM PDT

and it's called an Ethernet cable. And it connects to a modem or router for "broadband" Internet access.