ADSL with Network Card

[kch1]

I have an Abit board with built in LAN. Will I be able to use this to connect to ADSL or will I have to buy a seperate ADSL modem?

cheers.

 

[SPeedY_B]

You will need an ethernet modem to connect via DSL.

Phone line -> Modem -> Ethernet card/port

 

[Mr. K]

Regardless of whether your motherboard has a built-in NIC (LAN card) or you have a separate PCI card, you need a functioning NIC in addition to an ADSL modem.

A network cable runs between your NIC and your ADSL modem, and a telephone cable runs between your ADSL modem and the wall. Some ISPs rent an ADSL modem with their monthly package, but if yours doesn't you should check with the ISP tech support to see what kind of ADSL modem you need to get.

 

[dreamworks]

quite true to all that has been mentioned : )

 

[kch1]

thanks for the help, i have to buy my own equip with my service so that unfortuneately means more money...damn!