usb to ethernet port

[astondog]

I have tried to set up my broadband and it appears that I do not have an ethernet port. What is the cheapest place to get a usb to ethernet converter, Cheers

[Ethel]

I bought a card from PC World for less than �7.

Easy to install.

Otherwise Maplins is a good place to buy cables.

[RATTER15]

I don't think you need a usb to Ethernet converter, as Ethel said, you need an Ethernet card available from almost any PC retailer

[fo3nix]

I think Ethel was assuming that a NIC was going to be required anyway.

astondog: you need what's called a Network Interface Card. Basically a card to slot into a free PCI slot on your computer so that you'll have an ethernet port. Don't pay too much for it. This one is under �4:
http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/104381

[darthtrick]

While I agree you don't necessarily NEED a usb to ethernet converter you could certainly use one.

Opening up your computer to install an ethernet card would invalidate your warranty (assuming its still valid).

Maplin has a couple of usb converters here:
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Search.aspx?criteria=u sb%20ethernet&doy=28m9&source=15

They also sell cheap cards:
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=3 1868&criteria=pci%20ethernet&doy=28m9