Guest Marty Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 Im installing 2000 on my buddies old toshiba laptop and it only has a phone plug adaptor that comes out of the side, is there a adaptor to plug into the side in the phone jack? It has a usb port and Im connecting my cable modem plug to the usb in the laptop, will this work? Thanks Marty
Guest DL Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 Re: phone jack/ethernet adaptor? Adapter to for what? If you are asking whether your usb modem will connect & be ok from the usb port, then generally yes. Of course this all may depend on whether win2k drivers are avilable from Tosh for this model laptop "Marty" <Marty@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:E88E91CD-0ED9-4BA8-923A-23CFE113B3C5@microsoft.com... > Im installing 2000 on my buddies old toshiba laptop and it only has a > phone > plug adaptor that comes out of the side, is there a adaptor to plug into > the > side in the phone jack? It has a usb port and Im connecting my cable > modem > plug to the usb in the laptop, will this work? Thanks > Marty
Guest DL Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 Re: phone jack/ethernet adaptor? Sorry just realised, no I dont believe there is any ethernet / phono plug adapter "Marty" <Marty@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:E88E91CD-0ED9-4BA8-923A-23CFE113B3C5@microsoft.com... > Im installing 2000 on my buddies old toshiba laptop and it only has a > phone > plug adaptor that comes out of the side, is there a adaptor to plug into > the > side in the phone jack? It has a usb port and Im connecting my cable > modem > plug to the usb in the laptop, will this work? Thanks > Marty
Guest David Webb Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 Re: phone jack/ethernet adaptor? You can obtain an adapter for USB to Ethernet, but you should know the spec of the USB port. You can get USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 adapters. Here's one example: Belkin USB 10/100 Ethernet Adapter http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=184804&Sku=B20-5096&SRCCODE=GOOGLEBASE&CMP=OTC-GOOGLEBASE Google for others. Since you're also planning to use the existing USB port for the modem connection, you'll need a USB hub. It sounds like this laptop may not be up all the updating that you're proposing. Have you verified that it's compatible with Win2K? Do you have the special drivers that may be required for this laptop? Was any attempt made to run a compatibility report from the Win2K CD? See this article for more info about upgrading: How to Prepare to Upgrade Windows 95 or Windows 98 to Windows 2000 http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;250297 This article has more info regarding the installation techniques and steps for a clean install: HOW TO: Install Windows 2000 Professional http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304868 Good luck! "Marty" <Marty@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:E88E91CD-0ED9-4BA8-923A-23CFE113B3C5@microsoft.com... > Im installing 2000 on my buddies old toshiba laptop and it only has a phone > plug adaptor that comes out of the side, is there a adaptor to plug into the > side in the phone jack? It has a usb port and Im connecting my cable modem > plug to the usb in the laptop, will this work? Thanks > Marty
Guest Marty Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 Re: phone jack/ethernet adaptor? All good stuff and thanks..Im 0n the toshiba site and I have all the drivers, updates etc for 2000 pro but dont see any usb or hub port info for the usb ethernet..The computer has one usb port. I have 2000 pro successfully installed with sp4 so now I just need the net... "David Webb" wrote: > You can obtain an adapter for USB to Ethernet, but you should know the spec of > the USB port. You can get USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 adapters. > > Here's one example: > Belkin USB 10/100 Ethernet Adapter > http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=184804&Sku=B20-5096&SRCCODE=GOOGLEBASE&CMP=OTC-GOOGLEBASE > Google for others. > > Since you're also planning to use the existing USB port for the modem > connection, you'll need a USB hub. > > It sounds like this laptop may not be up all the updating that you're proposing. > Have you verified that it's compatible with Win2K? Do you have the special > drivers that may be required for this laptop? > > Was any attempt made to run a compatibility report from the Win2K CD? > > See this article for more info about upgrading: > > How to Prepare to Upgrade Windows 95 or Windows 98 to Windows 2000 > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;250297 > > This article has more info regarding the installation techniques and steps for a > clean install: > > HOW TO: Install Windows 2000 Professional > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304868 > > Good luck! > > "Marty" <Marty@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:E88E91CD-0ED9-4BA8-923A-23CFE113B3C5@microsoft.com... > > Im installing 2000 on my buddies old toshiba laptop and it only has a phone > > plug adaptor that comes out of the side, is there a adaptor to plug into the > > side in the phone jack? It has a usb port and Im connecting my cable modem > > plug to the usb in the laptop, will this work? Thanks > > Marty > > >
Guest David Webb Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 Re: phone jack/ethernet adaptor? Sounds like you're on the right track. The user manual for the laptop should have specs on the USB port. If no manual is available, the Toshiba website should have the specs. Contact tech support if need be. I suspect that it's a USB 1.1 port. If so, here's a link that shows both 2 and 4 port hubs for less than USD$15.00. The USB to Ethernet adapter will come with its own network software on a CD-ROM disc. "Marty" <Marty@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:B1B3E903-71DF-4505-8682-E991B7484F35@microsoft.com... > > All good stuff and thanks..Im 0n the toshiba site and I have all the > drivers, updates etc for 2000 pro but dont see any usb or hub port info for > the usb ethernet..The computer has one usb port. I have 2000 pro > successfully installed with sp4 so now I just need the net... > "David Webb" wrote: > > > You can obtain an adapter for USB to Ethernet, but you should know the spec of > > the USB port. You can get USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 adapters. > > > > Here's one example: > > Belkin USB 10/100 Ethernet Adapter > > http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=184804&Sku=B20-5096&SRCCODE=GOOGLEBASE&CMP=OTC-GOOGLEBASE > > Google for others. > > > > Since you're also planning to use the existing USB port for the modem > > connection, you'll need a USB hub. > > > > It sounds like this laptop may not be up all the updating that you're proposing. > > Have you verified that it's compatible with Win2K? Do you have the special > > drivers that may be required for this laptop? > > > > Was any attempt made to run a compatibility report from the Win2K CD? > > > > See this article for more info about upgrading: > > > > How to Prepare to Upgrade Windows 95 or Windows 98 to Windows 2000 > > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;250297 > > > > This article has more info regarding the installation techniques and steps for a > > clean install: > > > > HOW TO: Install Windows 2000 Professional > > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304868 > > > > Good luck! > > > > "Marty" <Marty@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > > news:E88E91CD-0ED9-4BA8-923A-23CFE113B3C5@microsoft.com... > > > Im installing 2000 on my buddies old toshiba laptop and it only has a phone > > > plug adaptor that comes out of the side, is there a adaptor to plug into the > > > side in the phone jack? It has a usb port and Im connecting my cable modem > > > plug to the usb in the laptop, will this work? Thanks > > > Marty > > > > > >
Guest David Webb Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 Re: phone jack/ethernet adaptor? Oops sorry, forgot the link for the hubs. Here you go: http://sewelldirect.com/usbhubmini4port.asp "Marty" <Marty@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:B1B3E903-71DF-4505-8682-E991B7484F35@microsoft.com... > > All good stuff and thanks..Im 0n the toshiba site and I have all the > drivers, updates etc for 2000 pro but dont see any usb or hub port info for > the usb ethernet..The computer has one usb port. I have 2000 pro > successfully installed with sp4 so now I just need the net... > "David Webb" wrote: > > > You can obtain an adapter for USB to Ethernet, but you should know the spec of > > the USB port. You can get USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 adapters. > > > > Here's one example: > > Belkin USB 10/100 Ethernet Adapter > > http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=184804&Sku=B20-5096&SRCCODE=GOOGLEBASE&CMP=OTC-GOOGLEBASE > > Google for others. > > > > Since you're also planning to use the existing USB port for the modem > > connection, you'll need a USB hub. > > > > It sounds like this laptop may not be up all the updating that you're proposing. > > Have you verified that it's compatible with Win2K? Do you have the special > > drivers that may be required for this laptop? > > > > Was any attempt made to run a compatibility report from the Win2K CD? > > > > See this article for more info about upgrading: > > > > How to Prepare to Upgrade Windows 95 or Windows 98 to Windows 2000 > > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;250297 > > > > This article has more info regarding the installation techniques and steps for a > > clean install: > > > > HOW TO: Install Windows 2000 Professional > > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304868 > > > > Good luck! > > > > "Marty" <Marty@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > > news:E88E91CD-0ED9-4BA8-923A-23CFE113B3C5@microsoft.com... > > > Im installing 2000 on my buddies old toshiba laptop and it only has a phone > > > plug adaptor that comes out of the side, is there a adaptor to plug into the > > > side in the phone jack? It has a usb port and Im connecting my cable modem > > > plug to the usb in the laptop, will this work? Thanks > > > Marty > > > > > >
Guest philo Posted January 20, 2008 Posted January 20, 2008 Re: phone jack/ethernet adaptor? "Marty" <Marty@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:E88E91CD-0ED9-4BA8-923A-23CFE113B3C5@microsoft.com... > Im installing 2000 on my buddies old toshiba laptop and it only has a phone > plug adaptor that comes out of the side, is there a adaptor to plug into the > side in the phone jack? It has a usb port and Im connecting my cable modem > plug to the usb in the laptop, will this work? Thanks > Marty As long as your cable modem has USB capabilites...that should work... though you will probably need to install your ISP-provided drivers. If you do want to use the generally preferred eithernet or wireless... you can always get a PCMCIA card
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