Adding Reply Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic "Ethernet" cable? Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post Falling Star Posted at 5:18 am on Nov. 7, 2008 I'm currently running XP with a modem. But have bought a new computer with Vista which is incompatible. I've heard I need to buy an ethernet cable to make it work. 1. If I buy one, do I just plug it into my computer and modem? Where the hell do they go? 2. Around howmuch are they? Generally. 3. Are they reliable?

Replies YeahBoii Posted at 5:47 pm on Nov. 10, 2008 $6.99 for a 50ft one. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812105309 allsmiles Posted at 2:59 pm on Nov. 7, 2008 You're going to need a NIC for an ethernet cable to plug in. Ethernet does not interface with a modem directly. espresso8097 Posted at 1:48 pm on Nov. 7, 2008 Is this a dial-up, cable, or DSL modem? If possible post the brand and model of modem.  Just because it is not marked as being compatible does not mean there are not ways to make it.   UndergroundKing Posted at 5:33 am on Nov. 7, 2008 Depends how long of a cord you need... A 6ft is only like $4 max.  A 50 ft is $20 max. As far as reliability.... Meh, they are cheap ass cords.  But if you treat them with some level of decency it should last. rawrr Posted at 5:21 am on Nov. 7, 2008 Yes, they work (obviously) not all that expensive, maybe 15 bucks and yes they are reliable. Dass Posted at 5:19 am on Nov. 7, 2008 all you need to know is the length and if you have an available port on your computer Jadien Posted at 5:19 am on Nov. 7, 2008 Why would you a buy a computer that wasn't compatible with your modem? All 7 previous replies displayed.