Ethernet Port

[mstiigy]

My PC does not have an ethernet port, can I buy anything to connect via a usb?

[trish432]

Yes, just put usb ethernet converter into google and you`ll find one. There are some on ebay, but they`re all from abroad, so may take a while to arrive, they are cheaper though.

[Fay Mousse]

Be careful though - it may not be fast enough for your needs - it will still be a usb2.

Buy an ethernet card to put inside your pc - I've done it and it is cheap and easy.

Like this (I got mine from PCWorld)

http://tinyurl.com/3rrkwn

[trish432]

I`ve used one, on my sisters computer, with no noticeable difference in speed.

[ACtheTROLL]

it depends on why you want the connection (I'm surprised that any pc built in the last 3 or more years doesn't!!!).
http://www.ust.hk/itsc/classroom/notebook/phot o/notebook_network_port.jpg

if it's for connecting to internet ... usb 1.1 (11Gb/s) or 2 (480Gb/s) are both fast enough (unless you have one of those new fangled 24Gb/s jobbies) ... but I don't like usb ... they are more expensive than a "propper" card (note which port you use as well - always use the same one)
also windows doesn't need "fancy" drivers ... so the processor load will be (slightly) less.

if you don't have ethernet ... is it a 98 machine? ... if so be careful that either device has drivers for - and works with your O/s

if you intend to transfer files between machines ... usb is far slower than a straight ethernet connection (again partly due to the drivers).

all that said ... if you're not happy about opening the box (or are we are talking about a laptop? ) usb is the safer option