You can purchase a PCI 10/100 ethernet network card for less than $10 at places like CompUSA, OfficeMax, BestBuy, Circuit City, and probably even Wal Mart. Install the card and its drivers and you should be set to go.
No matter which PCI network card you get the installation is the same. Buy the cheapest one you can find. Dell's support site has user guides for each model with excellent instructions on how to install a PCI card. It's very easy. If you post the model of your computer, I can give a link to the user guide for that model.
Now I'm confused. I thought the computer you were trying to hook up was a computer running Windows 98, yet you show the 4600c as running Windows XP. The 4600c has a built - in ethernet adapter.
Sorry, there is no documentation on the Dell web site that would show you how to install a PCI card in a Packard Bell computer. You would need to open the case, remove one screw to open the back panel behind the PCI slot you want to install the card in, install the card, and replace the screw. Then turn on the computer and install drivers for the card.
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February 4th, 2005 23:00
Are you sure it does not have a onboard NIC? . . the specs say that model does.
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February 5th, 2005 01:00
You can purchase a PCI 10/100 ethernet network card for less than $10 at places like CompUSA, OfficeMax, BestBuy, Circuit City, and probably even Wal Mart. Install the card and its drivers and you should be set to go.
Steve
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February 5th, 2005 01:00
Yes, it will work, but usb ethernet adapters are not as reliable as PCI network adapters and it will cost you about 3 times as much as a PCI adapter.
Steve
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Dell Dimension 4600c
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Intel Pentium 4 CPU 2.8GHz
Intel 82865G Graphics Controller
Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated Controller
512 MB
Linksys Wireless-G Network Adapter
15" flat panel monitor
Dell DJ 20 Gen. 2
Inline FM Tuner
Black Action Jacket
Dock/Cradle
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Dell Dimension 4600c
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Intel Pentium 4 CPU 2.8GHz
Intel 82865G Graphics Controller
Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated Controller
512 MB
Linksys Wireless-G Network Adapter
15" flat panel monitor
Dell DJ 20 Gen. 2
Inline FM Tuner
Black Action Jacket
Dock/Cradle
mtpg13
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February 5th, 2005 01:00
Dell Dimension 4600c
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Intel Pentium 4 CPU 2.8GHz
Intel 82865G Graphics Controller
Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated Controller
512 MB
Linksys Wireless-G Network Adapter
15" flat panel monitor
Dell DJ 20 Gen. 2
Inline FM Tuner
Black Action Jacket
Dock/Cradle
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February 5th, 2005 02:00
No matter which PCI network card you get the installation is the same. Buy the cheapest one you can find. Dell's support site has user guides for each model with excellent instructions on how to install a PCI card. It's very easy. If you post the model of your computer, I can give a link to the user guide for that model.
Steve
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February 5th, 2005 12:00
Dell Dimension 4600C
Matt
Dell Dimension 4600c
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Intel Pentium 4 CPU 2.8GHz
Intel 82865G Graphics Controller
Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated Controller
512 MB
Linksys Wireless-G Network Adapter
15" flat panel monitor
Dell DJ 20 Gen. 2
Inline FM Tuner
Black Action Jacket
Dock/Cradle
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February 5th, 2005 13:00
Now I'm confused. I thought the computer you were trying to hook up was a computer running Windows 98, yet you show the 4600c as running Windows XP. The 4600c has a built - in ethernet adapter.
Steve
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February 5th, 2005 20:00
Dell Dimension 4600c
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Intel Pentium 4 CPU 2.8GHz
Intel 82865G Graphics Controller
Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated Controller
512 MB
Linksys Wireless-G Network Adapter
15" flat panel monitor
Dell DJ 20 Gen. 2
Inline FM Tuner
Black Action Jacket
Dock/Cradle
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February 7th, 2005 14:00
Sorry, there is no documentation on the Dell web site that would show you how to install a PCI card in a Packard Bell computer. You would need to open the case, remove one screw to open the back panel behind the PCI slot you want to install the card in, install the card, and replace the screw. Then turn on the computer and install drivers for the card.
Steve