Connecting USB PC to RJ45 Network

[studionovaa]

I am trying to put an older PC onto my network so that I can use it as a backup device. It does not have an RJ45 port, but does have 2 USB ports. I would like to plug it into the network router rather than into my current PC.

What is the best, fastest throughput, and cheapest way to do this?

 

[zagood]

You'll need an adapter. Quick google search - usb to rj45 -

http://www.cablesnmor.com/usb-ethernet.html
http://www.ramelectronics.net/html/usb_ethernet_adapter.html
http://www.worldofcables.com/oscatalog/CablesProduct/USB-2810.htm

Okay, actually thinking about it now, if you have an open PCI slot, just get a nic card.

-z

 

[ShellGuy]

Somethign like this. would probley do the trick.



Will G>

 

[stevty2889]

It would probalby cost less to get a network card for the older PC than one of those adaptors..

 

[studionovaa]

Both excellent suggestions ... the converter from New Egg was the smallest and least expensive (and it should be more than compatible with all of the other D-link devices I have).

Thanks again -
S

 

[ShellGuy]

NP always glad 2 help.



Will G.