Inspiron 3200 - need help to replace modem with network adapter

Best bet:

http://www.pcconnection.com/IPA/Shop/Product/Detail.htm?sku=445348&oext=1038A&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=445348

You may be able to use a mini PCI internal card, but finding a compatible one with drivers for a system this old could prove a nightmare.

There are two pcmcia sockets on the lefthand side of the computer toward the back.

With any wireless card (which would have to be PCMCIA - you can't use an internal one) be absolutely sure you have driver support - many new cards aren't supported by anything older than Windows 2000, so if you're running a DOS-based Windows (95/98/ME) you may be out of luck.

Thanks for your answer.

I have a couple of additional questions:

• I don't even see a spot on the type 2 pc (modem/fax) card where I originally plugged in the phone line. Do you know if there is some kind of connector I am missing?
•  I'm wondering if that also could be used for wireless connecting. Although my computers are connected with ethernet, my router can be used for wireless connections, but I've never tried that before because I didn't need to,

Jane

Thanks, EJN, you have been very helpful. I will stick with the wired connection - in the end, it will be easier.

Unfortunately they do not have the card you suggested in stock. Would you please tell me if this one will do?:emotion-7:

http://www.pcconnection.com/IPA/Shop/Product/Detail.htm?sku=430225

Jane