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Old September 11th 09, 10:23 PM posted to microsoft.public.win98.networking
SlickRCBD[_3_]
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Default Win98 PCMICA NIC for NEC Ready 440T?


Somebody just gave me an OLD NEC Ready 440T laptop to use for some
light word processing. The trouble is that it doesn't have a NIC card.
Given the age of it, finding a PCMCIA Ethernet card, either wired or
wireless that has compatible drivers for Windows 98 First Edition is
difficult. Could somebody please give me some suggestions on where and
what to get for both wired and wireless Ethernet? I don't have a
wireless connection at home, but I might need it elsewhere for
internet access.

For wired, fast ethernet is sufficient, since I only have a fast
Ethernet switch. Heck, I've only got one device at home that supports
gigabit Ethernet.
  #2  
Old September 12th 09, 07:07 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.networking
MEB[_18_]
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Default Win98 PCMICA NIC for NEC Ready 440T?

SlickRCBD wrote:
Somebody just gave me an OLD NEC Ready 440T laptop to use for some
light word processing. The trouble is that it doesn't have a NIC card.
Given the age of it, finding a PCMCIA Ethernet card, either wired or
wireless that has compatible drivers for Windows 98 First Edition is
difficult. Could somebody please give me some suggestions on where and
what to get for both wired and wireless Ethernet? I don't have a
wireless connection at home, but I might need it elsewhere for
internet access.

For wired, fast ethernet is sufficient, since I only have a fast
Ethernet switch. Heck, I've only got one device at home that supports
gigabit Ethernet.


Hmm, no NIC connection on the back,, okay, how about USB?

USB network adapters are relatively cheap and come as 10/100 at least,
and of course wireless if that's were your headed.

Not an endorsement, nor have I used these, but:

http://www.bixnet.com/necready440t.html
look at the card type available and search elsewhere if necessary...
Wireless G (54 Mbps) Network Cardbus Card for Laptops

http://www.sparepartswarehouse.com/N...top,Parts.aspx
Laptop Network Card or Adapter: D-Link - Network adapter - PCMCIA Type
II 32-bit Cardbus - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet - 10Base-T, 100Base-TX,
English (DFE-690TXD)
Alternate Part Numbers:
DFE690TXD

Laptop Miscellaneous: StarTech.com 6-in-1 USB 2.0 Docking Station / Port
Replicator - Port replicator. The device features: 2 x Hi-Speed USB, 1 x
keyboard - generic, 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x mouse - generic - 6
pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 25 pin
D-Sub (DB-25), 1 x serial - RS-232 - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9), 1 x network -
Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x USB - 4 pin USB Type B
(USB6N1DOCK)
Compatible $91.00
Alternate Part Numbers:
USB6N1DOCK
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Old September 12th 09, 07:07 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.networking
MEB[_18_]
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Default Win98 PCMICA NIC for NEC Ready 440T?


SlickRCBD wrote:
Somebody just gave me an OLD NEC Ready 440T laptop to use for some
light word processing. The trouble is that it doesn't have a NIC card.
Given the age of it, finding a PCMCIA Ethernet card, either wired or
wireless that has compatible drivers for Windows 98 First Edition is
difficult. Could somebody please give me some suggestions on where and
what to get for both wired and wireless Ethernet? I don't have a
wireless connection at home, but I might need it elsewhere for
internet access.

For wired, fast ethernet is sufficient, since I only have a fast
Ethernet switch. Heck, I've only got one device at home that supports
gigabit Ethernet.


Hmm, no NIC connection on the back,, okay, how about USB?

USB network adapters are relatively cheap and come as 10/100 at least,
and of course wireless if that's were your headed.

Not an endorsement, nor have I used these, but:

http://www.bixnet.com/necready440t.html
look at the card type available and search elsewhere if necessary...
Wireless G (54 Mbps) Network Cardbus Card for Laptops

http://www.sparepartswarehouse.com/N...top,Parts.aspx
Laptop Network Card or Adapter: D-Link - Network adapter - PCMCIA Type
II 32-bit Cardbus - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet - 10Base-T, 100Base-TX,
English (DFE-690TXD)
Alternate Part Numbers:
DFE690TXD

Laptop Miscellaneous: StarTech.com 6-in-1 USB 2.0 Docking Station / Port
Replicator - Port replicator. The device features: 2 x Hi-Speed USB, 1 x
keyboard - generic, 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x mouse - generic - 6
pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 25 pin
D-Sub (DB-25), 1 x serial - RS-232 - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9), 1 x network -
Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x USB - 4 pin USB Type B
(USB6N1DOCK)
Compatible $91.00
Alternate Part Numbers:
USB6N1DOCK
--
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http://peoplescounsel.org/ref/windows-main.htm
Windows Info, Diagnostics, Security, Networking
http://peoplescounsel.org
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Old September 12th 09, 07:30 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.networking
MEB[_18_]
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Default Win98 PCMICA NIC for NEC Ready 440T?

MEB wrote:
SlickRCBD wrote:
Somebody just gave me an OLD NEC Ready 440T laptop to use for some
light word processing. The trouble is that it doesn't have a NIC card.
Given the age of it, finding a PCMCIA Ethernet card, either wired or
wireless that has compatible drivers for Windows 98 First Edition is
difficult. Could somebody please give me some suggestions on where and
what to get for both wired and wireless Ethernet? I don't have a
wireless connection at home, but I might need it elsewhere for
internet access.


OPPS missed that you indicated 98FE, that MAY be a problem. Before you
buy something, check over on driverguide, driverzone, or similar, to see
if there is a driver available for FE if whatever you think to buy has
none.

You're looking for something like this [not saying this is what you need]:
http://driverzone.com/device.php?id=40729

Or maybe searching NEC:
http://support.necam.com/mobilesolut...are/notebooks/

Or Google:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&s...=Google+Search


For wired, fast ethernet is sufficient, since I only have a fast
Ethernet switch. Heck, I've only got one device at home that supports
gigabit Ethernet.


Hmm, no NIC connection on the back,, okay, how about USB?

USB network adapters are relatively cheap and come as 10/100 at least,
and of course wireless if that's were your headed.

Not an endorsement, nor have I used these, but:

http://www.bixnet.com/necready440t.html
look at the card type available and search elsewhere if necessary...
Wireless G (54 Mbps) Network Cardbus Card for Laptops

http://www.sparepartswarehouse.com/N...top,Parts.aspx
Laptop Network Card or Adapter: D-Link - Network adapter - PCMCIA Type
II 32-bit Cardbus - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet - 10Base-T, 100Base-TX,
English (DFE-690TXD)
Alternate Part Numbers:
DFE690TXD

Laptop Miscellaneous: StarTech.com 6-in-1 USB 2.0 Docking Station / Port
Replicator - Port replicator. The device features: 2 x Hi-Speed USB, 1 x
keyboard - generic, 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x mouse - generic - 6
pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 25 pin
D-Sub (DB-25), 1 x serial - RS-232 - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9), 1 x network -
Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x USB - 4 pin USB Type B
(USB6N1DOCK)
Compatible $91.00
Alternate Part Numbers:
USB6N1DOCK



--
MEB
http://peoplescounsel.org/ref/windows-main.htm
Windows Info, Diagnostics, Security, Networking
http://peoplescounsel.org
The "real world" of Law, Justice, and Government
___---
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Old September 12th 09, 07:30 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.networking
MEB[_18_]
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Default Win98 PCMICA NIC for NEC Ready 440T?

MEB wrote:
SlickRCBD wrote:
Somebody just gave me an OLD NEC Ready 440T laptop to use for some
light word processing. The trouble is that it doesn't have a NIC card.
Given the age of it, finding a PCMCIA Ethernet card, either wired or
wireless that has compatible drivers for Windows 98 First Edition is
difficult. Could somebody please give me some suggestions on where and
what to get for both wired and wireless Ethernet? I don't have a
wireless connection at home, but I might need it elsewhere for
internet access.


OPPS missed that you indicated 98FE, that MAY be a problem. Before you
buy something, check over on driverguide, driverzone, or similar, to see
if there is a driver available for FE if whatever you think to buy has
none.

You're looking for something like this [not saying this is what you need]:
http://driverzone.com/device.php?id=40729

Or maybe searching NEC:
http://support.necam.com/mobilesolut...are/notebooks/

Or Google:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&s...=Google+Search


For wired, fast ethernet is sufficient, since I only have a fast
Ethernet switch. Heck, I've only got one device at home that supports
gigabit Ethernet.


Hmm, no NIC connection on the back,, okay, how about USB?

USB network adapters are relatively cheap and come as 10/100 at least,
and of course wireless if that's were your headed.

Not an endorsement, nor have I used these, but:

http://www.bixnet.com/necready440t.html
look at the card type available and search elsewhere if necessary...
Wireless G (54 Mbps) Network Cardbus Card for Laptops

http://www.sparepartswarehouse.com/N...top,Parts.aspx
Laptop Network Card or Adapter: D-Link - Network adapter - PCMCIA Type
II 32-bit Cardbus - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet - 10Base-T, 100Base-TX,
English (DFE-690TXD)
Alternate Part Numbers:
DFE690TXD

Laptop Miscellaneous: StarTech.com 6-in-1 USB 2.0 Docking Station / Port
Replicator - Port replicator. The device features: 2 x Hi-Speed USB, 1 x
keyboard - generic, 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x mouse - generic - 6
pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 25 pin
D-Sub (DB-25), 1 x serial - RS-232 - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9), 1 x network -
Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x USB - 4 pin USB Type B
(USB6N1DOCK)
Compatible $91.00
Alternate Part Numbers:
USB6N1DOCK



--
MEB
http://peoplescounsel.org/ref/windows-main.htm
Windows Info, Diagnostics, Security, Networking
http://peoplescounsel.org
The "real world" of Law, Justice, and Government
___---
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Old September 12th 09, 01:15 PM posted to microsoft.public.win98.networking
98 Guy
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Default Win98 PCMICA NIC for NEC Ready 440T?

SlickRCBD wrote:

Somebody just gave me an OLD NEC Ready 440T laptop
Windows 98 First Edition


Bring the ram up to at least 128 mb if it's not already.

Reformat the drive and install win-98 second edition. Win 98 CD's are
available via torrent download if you don't have one.
  #7  
Old September 12th 09, 01:15 PM posted to microsoft.public.win98.networking
98 Guy
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Default Win98 PCMICA NIC for NEC Ready 440T?

SlickRCBD wrote:

Somebody just gave me an OLD NEC Ready 440T laptop
Windows 98 First Edition


Bring the ram up to at least 128 mb if it's not already.

Reformat the drive and install win-98 second edition. Win 98 CD's are
available via torrent download if you don't have one.
  #8  
Old September 14th 09, 06:28 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.networking
SlickRCBD[_3_]
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Default Win98 PCMICA NIC for NEC Ready 440T?

On Sep 12, 7:15*am, 98 Guy wrote:
SlickRCBD wrote:
Somebody just gave me an OLD NEC Ready 440T laptop
Windows 98 First Edition


Bring the ram up to at least 128 mb if it's not already.

Reformat the drive and install win-98 second edition. *Win 98 CD's are
available via torrent download if you don't have one.


I don't know if I want to spend more money upgrading the RAM. It only
has 96mb and a 250mhz processor. I'm trying to spend the minimum
amount of money, which is why I'm using this old sucker instead of
buying a new or used laptop.

I only have the OEM version that is in C:\Windows\Drivers\cabs that
came on the hard drive of my Dell Optiplex GX110. No install CD or
retail product key (as I recently found out about 5 months ago). A
friend gave me a copy of an install CD, but the product key I
extracted from the registry on the Dell didn't work when I was trying
to set up a virtual machine on my then-new Vista computer to see it it
was my Dell that was the cause of the trouble accessing Vista file
shares.

I do have a copy of Windows 2000 Professional lying around gathering
dust., but I'm not sure how it will perform on a 250mhz processor @
96mb of RAM.

Could somebody just provide a couple of links to a couple of cheap
NICs I can order (even e-bay links) that will get me on the night
school's wireless and my home wired network with a minimum of fuss?

I know I'd need to install DSCLIENT as I can't imagine NOT having the
same problem with Win98FE at night school that I did with Win98SE when
I tried to connect to the company's server a couple years back. I'm
just watiing until I can get the thing on the 'net as it's easier to
use the network than burning to a CD-RW.
  #9  
Old September 14th 09, 06:28 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.networking
SlickRCBD[_3_]
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Default Win98 PCMICA NIC for NEC Ready 440T?

On Sep 12, 7:15*am, 98 Guy wrote:
SlickRCBD wrote:
Somebody just gave me an OLD NEC Ready 440T laptop
Windows 98 First Edition


Bring the ram up to at least 128 mb if it's not already.

Reformat the drive and install win-98 second edition. *Win 98 CD's are
available via torrent download if you don't have one.


I don't know if I want to spend more money upgrading the RAM. It only
has 96mb and a 250mhz processor. I'm trying to spend the minimum
amount of money, which is why I'm using this old sucker instead of
buying a new or used laptop.

I only have the OEM version that is in C:\Windows\Drivers\cabs that
came on the hard drive of my Dell Optiplex GX110. No install CD or
retail product key (as I recently found out about 5 months ago). A
friend gave me a copy of an install CD, but the product key I
extracted from the registry on the Dell didn't work when I was trying
to set up a virtual machine on my then-new Vista computer to see it it
was my Dell that was the cause of the trouble accessing Vista file
shares.

I do have a copy of Windows 2000 Professional lying around gathering
dust., but I'm not sure how it will perform on a 250mhz processor @
96mb of RAM.

Could somebody just provide a couple of links to a couple of cheap
NICs I can order (even e-bay links) that will get me on the night
school's wireless and my home wired network with a minimum of fuss?

I know I'd need to install DSCLIENT as I can't imagine NOT having the
same problem with Win98FE at night school that I did with Win98SE when
I tried to connect to the company's server a couple years back. I'm
just watiing until I can get the thing on the 'net as it's easier to
use the network than burning to a CD-RW.
  #10  
Old September 14th 09, 06:48 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.networking
SlickRCBD[_3_]
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Default Win98 PCMICA NIC for NEC Ready 440T?

On Sep 12, 1:07*am, MEB wrote:
SlickRCBD wrote:
Somebody just gave me an OLD NEC Ready 440T laptop to use for some
light word processing. The trouble is that it doesn't have a NIC card.
Given the age of it, finding a PCMCIA Ethernet card, either wired or
wireless that has compatible drivers for Windows 98 First Edition is
difficult. Could somebody please give me some suggestions on where and
what to get for both wired and wireless Ethernet? I don't have a
wireless connection at home, but I might need it elsewhere for
internet access.


For wired, fast ethernet is sufficient, since I only have a fast
Ethernet switch. Heck, I've only got one device at home that supports
gigabit Ethernet.


*Hmm, no NIC connection on the back,, okay, how about USB?

*USB network adapters are relatively cheap and come as 10/100 at least,
and of course wireless if that's were your headed.

Not an endorsement, nor have I used these, but:

http://www.bixnet.com/necready440t.html
look at the card type available and search elsewhere if necessary...
Wireless G (54 Mbps) Network Cardbus Card for Laptops

http://www.sparepartswarehouse.com/N...top,Parts.aspx
Laptop Network Card or Adapter: D-Link - Network adapter - PCMCIA Type
II 32-bit Cardbus - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet - 10Base-T, 100Base-TX,
English (DFE-690TXD)
Alternate Part Numbers:
DFE690TXD

Laptop Miscellaneous: StarTech.com 6-in-1 USB 2.0 Docking Station / Port
Replicator - Port replicator. The device features: 2 x Hi-Speed USB, 1 x
keyboard - generic, 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x mouse - generic - 6
pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 25 pin
D-Sub (DB-25), 1 x serial - RS-232 - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9), 1 x network -
Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x USB - 4 pin USB Type B
(USB6N1DOCK) * *
Compatible * * *$91.00
Alternate Part Numbers:
USB6N1DOCK
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It has 2 USB ports, I can't find any mention of USB 2.0 or 1.1 in the
manual, but given the age, I assume USB 1.1. 12mbp is plenty
considering the size of the hard drive.
 




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