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| 332059 | 2005-03-09 01:14:00 | This old Sony PCG-N505SF Notebook has got a 1394 net adaptor but without the relevant cable. Since there isn't any other network adaptor (RJ45) available, can I use this 1394 net adaptor to connect to a RJ45 network hub? Tried to find a copy of the User Manual but to no avail. Cheers |
bk T (215) | ||
| 332060 | 2005-03-09 01:22:00 | NO! 1394 isnt a LAN connection, its a firewire connection. This is used for things like Ipods, external hard drives, burners, digital video cameras etc. You need a firewire cable, not a LAN network cable. A normal LAN cable wont fit either. They're totally different. |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 332061 | 2005-03-09 01:37:00 | from the sony site it looks like that model should have a RJ45 connection What show up under device manager? . css . ap . sony . com/VAIO/FAQ/KBDetail . asp" target="_blank">www . css . ap . sony . com mentions your model specifically |
KatiMike (242) | ||
| 332062 | 2005-03-09 01:37:00 | And it won't connect to the LAN. :( You might find a PC Card or USB Ethernet adapter fairly cheaply at Trademe. Has the laptiop got a PC card socket? USB? The other way I've used is a parallel port Ethernet adaptor. That'sa bit slow, but works well. |
Graham L (2) | ||
| 332063 | 2005-03-09 01:40:00 | hmm link doesn't seem to work " What types of cables can be connected to the built-in Network Connector ? Article ID : 4510 (modified: Monday, January 05, 2004 ) Applicable Models : PCG-C1F, PCG-C1XN, PCG-C1XA, PCG-F403, PCG-F660, PCG-F660T, PCG-N505X, PCG-N505SF, PCG-SR9G, PCG-SR9GT, PCG-XE7, PCG-Z505FA, PCG-Z505FAT, PCG-Z505VA Problem/Question: What types of cables can be connected to the built-in Network Connector ? Solution/Answer: Only connect 10BASE-T and 100BASE-T cables to the Ethernet network connector. Do NOT connect any other type of network cable or any telephone line. WARNING: ========== The Ethernet network connector cannot be connected to a telephone line, a coin-operated telephone, a digital private branch exchange (PBX), or multiple phone lines. These connections may result in an electric current overload and could cause a malfuction, excessive heat, or fire in the connector. " From the Sony site linked to b4 |
KatiMike (242) | ||
| 332064 | 2005-03-09 04:10:00 | No . There isn't any RJ45 connection . From the Device Manager, The Network Adaptor shown as: 1394 Net Adaptor . Under Properties, it has got all the network items like: Client for MS Networks; File and Print Sharing for MS Networks; Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) I understand that there are cables with one end RJ45 and the other 1394 (firewire) . Can I use this type of cable to connect the the ethernet network? Tried to search for the User Manual for this notebook couldn't any . |
bk T (215) | ||
| 332065 | 2005-03-09 04:14:00 | Yes thats right XP recognises, and detects firewire as a network card BUT it ISN'T for a LAN connection . So, no you can't plug a RJ45 into it . As I said its for external devices NOT to be used on a LAN . Altho Google thinks otherwise . Whether it works is another matter tho . It MAY conflict with something else . Altho it looks like u can bridge firewire, with an ethernet connection, but I think u might need a network card, (or slot) which u may not have . |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 332066 | 2005-03-09 04:34:00 | Here's some info on bridge connections for Ethernet/firewire/wireless www.microsoft.com Which may or may not apply to you. |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 332067 | 2005-03-09 04:46:00 | There is a "i-LINK Port (S400)" available. What is this port for? | bk T (215) | ||
| 332068 | 2005-03-09 04:49:00 | i-link is firewire. | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
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