Need an ethernet to Phone line adapter.

[Dlambert]

A family member of mine gave me an old Compaq Presarrio Laptop (Windows 95) I plan on using Puppy Linux or Slitaz on it so she can view emails etc. But only one problem, only a phone/dial up modem. Are there any Ethernet to phone adapters?

[FatFrog]

You're probably better off getting a USB Wifi NIC like the Linksys AE1200...

[cbanakis]

I do not think such a thing has been made.

I don't think it would be possible either.

Your best bet would be looking for a very very old pcmia network adapter.
(Does the laptop have pcmia slots available?)

Or maybe even a parallel port network adapter?

I assume the computer does not have usb?

Honestly though, you would probably save money on this project by getting a newer laptop.

Even with a light weight distro, your talking about a computer thats probably at least 15 years old.
And on top of that, its a laptop. (So set the technology bar back yet another 5 years)

Probably has 8 - 16MB of RAM.
Hard drive capacity might be measured in MB. (I'd say 2GB MAX)
And Processor is probably between 60 and 200 MHz

I can think of very little practical uses for this laptop.
(I mean, there's old, and then there's OLD)

[cbanakis]

You're probably better off getting a USB Wifi NIC like the Linksys AE1200...

If its running Windows 95, there is a very good chance that it does not have USB ports.

[Mr.Plex]

http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&page...0To%20Ethernet

[cbanakis]

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Why+is+Mr.Plex%...ll+helpfull%3F

Because people like him are too smart to share what they know.

[Mr.Plex]

HAHA people like you are too dumb to know that they make adapters. Further more my link is way more helpful then your lmgfy(whatever shits called link). /end theory /start help.

http://www.amazon.com/eForCity-RJ45-...ds=rj11to+rj45

that better. Can I hand feed the pigeons today!?

Honestly though, you would probably save money on this project by getting a newer laptop.

that's how you fix all compatibility issues?

[cbanakis]

I believe that link points to a crossover adapter, so you can network 2 computers using a standard cat6 cable with RJ45 connectors, instead of needing a crossover cable, or network switch,
(Though a useful adapter, that actually has absolutely nothing to do with the subject at hand)

And as for a physical RJ11 to RJ45 adapter, I do not believe that would allow you to connect to a local network using a dial up modem.

That would make the plugs fit together, but it would not do anything useful.

I'm sure I can build an adapter that would allow you to connect a light bulb in place of your car battery, but I'm fairly certain that will not allow you to start your car using a light bulb.


And suggesting a newer laptop has nothing to do with compatibility.
Just saying the solution will cost money, and something that old may not be worth it.

You could probably find a used laptop that is twice as good, and needs no adapter, for the same price as an adapter.

[cbanakis]

Served.

LOL

[Iowan]

I think the answer has been presented. Before this deteriorates further, this thread is closed.