What kind of ethernet adapters should I get for my computer?
All new computers include a wired Ethernet adapter. If you have an older computer that does not have one, there are many brands on the market that work well. The basic requirement is that it be designed to fit your computer and support a 10/100 Ethernet network connection. A gigabit Ethernet adapter is backwards compatible to the 10/100 standard and works fine on ResNet. For most cases, a USB Plug and Play Ethernet adapter will be best for older PCs lacking a wired Ethernet adapter. If you have a laptop and will be using the Purdue wireless service (PAL), you will also need a wireless network card. The wireless standard Purdue has adopted is 802.11g, so your laptop or handheld device will need a wireless network card that follows that standard. If you plan to use your computer in your room with ResNet, and with wireless networking in other areas of the campus, you will need to have both a wired and a wireless network card on your laptop. If you are buying a new laptop to bring to schoo
