Does this network config look strange ?

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Guys

Just messing around with network places to learn, and noticed that on my pc at home the NIC doesn't seem to be being used.

Am I right in thinking an ADSL modem doesn't need to connect to the NIC then ? but a router would right ?

 

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If you have a USB modem then it wont connect to the RJ45 port on the NIC, so no the NIC wont be used by the modem.

If you have a router then you will probably connect to it through CAT5 on the NIC.

 

Spot on, a modem will usually connect to your USB port whilst a router will use an ethernet cable to connect to your NIC.

If you also have a wireless adaptor connecting to a wireless router that will be USB based so the NIC will be free again..

Cheers..

G

 

Many Thanks guys.

Thought I was right but just wanted to make sure wasn't being dense lol.