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Thread ID: 90344 2008-05-31 05:29:00 About to get broadband yay! What hardware is best for my setup? Chikara (5139) Press F1
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674210 2008-05-31 10:46:00 If all you are doing is sharing the internet, then Gigabit is somewhat overkill. Also many computers still don't have gigabit controllers on them..

Well overkill and update then and move with the times!!!:D :cool: :thumbs:
memphis (2869)
674211 2008-06-04 03:49:00 OK, two more questions please:

1) I've just purchased the 10/100Mbps Ethernet card. Installed fine. However included in the pack is a "wake on LAN" cable - but no instructions on what it's for, or how to use it. What is this for and do I need it?

2) The store didn't have either a Lynsys or Belkin 4 port modem so I purchased a D-Link brand one instead. Is that brand okay also?

Thanks
Chikara (5139)
674212 2008-06-04 03:55:00 OK, two more questions please:

1) I've just purchased the 10/100Mbps Ethernet card. Installed fine. However included in the pack is a "wake on LAN" cable - but no instructions on what it's for, or how to use it. What is this for and do I need it?

What WOL means (en.wikipedia.org)

You dont need it


2) The store didn't have either a Lynsys or Belkin 4 port modem so I purchased a D-Link brand one instead. Is that brand okay also?

Should be fine, I'm using a Dlink here (the G604T Gen III. Havent had a prob with it since I brought it.
Speedy Gonzales (78)
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