Laptop networking hardware

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edited August 2003 in Hardware
Hey all,

Simple question. I'm not familiar with notebook hardware at all so I'm not quite sure about this issue.

My bro broke his laptop's internal modem/NIC. The damage is irreversible (I know as much, so don't ask =P ). Now my question is, a "Type I or Type II" modem sufficient enough to get the laptop online again? I actually need a modem and NIC type combo if possible... I'm not quite sure where to find info or where to get these.

Can anyone point me to the right direction?

Not that it's that important, but it's a Sony Vaio PCG-FXA47.

TIA.

Comments

  • NecropolisNecropolis Hawarden, Wales Icrontian
    edited August 2003
    I am not sure on this but Type I and type II just means how many slots it takes up (correct me if I am wrong)

    Some laptops only have 1 PCMCIA slot, some have 2. In my experience if it is stamped 3com then you will have no problems with it. I have installed so many 3com PCMCIA modems/network cards/ combi's in work that I have lost count. I have not had one back faulty yet.

    Yes, they are more expensive than most and I am sure that someone will come up with a cheaper option, but for quality and reliability you cant go wrong :thumbsup:
  • EnverexEnverex Worcester, UK Icrontian
    edited August 2003
    Unless it is a really only laptop then it should take type I and II cards no problem. The one which some laptops don't have is Type III where you can tell if it is type 3 because the Laptop will have 2 Type II ports directly above each other and no devider to split them up.

    Type III cards don't actually plug into both ports, they are just bigger and need the space of 2 ports (why they cant just make 2 taller slots away from each other I dont know.

    Type I = Normal PCMCIA
    Type II = CardBus
    Type III = High Performance Cards

    Type III
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    Type I and II
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    Basically, to cut it short, all you need to do is shop around for a non-fat looking NIC/Modem as getting a type 3 and wasting both the slots (if the Laptop even has TIII) would be pointless.

    This looks like a good place to start -
    http://www.streetprices.com/Electronics/Computer_Hardware_PC/PCMCIA/Modem_and_Network

    Once you have the modem, all you need is a phone like and you are up.

    NS

    Edit: After much searching I managed to find ....

    Additional Features
    Support two type I or type II or one type III, optional port replicator

    So the Laptop supports Type III, but as I said, it would be a waste using 2 slots for one device, so just look for a Type I or II Modem/NIC.
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