How do I know if I have a NIC?

[phogirl007]

I am VERY VERY VERY bad at tech stuff and semi- computer illiterate (for a webmaster) so pls don't laugh at me :bounce: !! But how do I know if I have a NIC card installed in my computer?

I want to get DSL but they said I need a NIC card, but I'm not sure if I have one or not ... How do I find out? lol

I *THINK* I have one cuz I used to have Roadrunner cable, does that mean I have one? I mean does cable require a NIC Card? Ok,
be gentle with me and don't laugh toooo much :bounce:



Thanks!

[Freakster.net]

Normally you should have one for your cable connection, yes (if you use an external modem).

Anyhow, look at the cards at the back of your computer, a NIC has a plug like a phone plug but just a bit wider ;)

[phogirl007]

Originally posted by Freak
Normally you should have one for your cable connection, yes (if you use an external modem).

Anyhow, look at the cards at the back of your computer, a NIC has a plug like a phone plug but just a bit wider ;)


Thanks for helping Freak! Yeah I have something on the back of my pc with a hole where an oversized "phone plug" thing goes, but I thought was an ethernet card or ethernet cable? The Roadrunner tech man put that inside my computer for cable. Is that the same thing as a NIC? Thanks! :bounce:

[Freakster.net]

:D :D :D

NIC = Network Interface Card = Ethernet Card ;)

So you have one ;)

[phogirl007]

Thanks Freak! :bounce: Thank God I have one... Wish I could just delete this thread now cuz I feel stupid... lol :o

[Freakster.net]

Why delete? Not everyone knows about computer hardware.. dont feel bad :p

Okay.. so everyone sees I'll give it a bump! *bump*

Dont worry the board seems the be fucked up and no one reads right now :p