old computer and broadband

[traclenin]

Hi I have just discovered that I need an ethernet socket on my computer to fit the ethernet RJ11 cable supplied with the modem.I dont have one,so is there a cheap way round this problem or do I have to buy another computer

[Ethel]

You can buy an ethernet card very cheaply to slot into the computer.

An example:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00016ZMXI/ 026-4040482-7298846?v=glance&n=560798&s=electr onics&v=glance

Or you can buy an ethernet to usb cable, but this will not be as effective.

[qapmoc]

Ethernet is usually RJ45, an RJ11 is a telephone type connector.
But anyway as Ethel says, a NIC (network interface card) is cheap and just plugs in to a spare PCI slot in the back of the computer.

[traclenin]

Thanks for your help ,I find it impossible to get sensible advice in the computer stores in our area,they just want to sell you a new one with a three year warranty.
Thanks again