cbrookhart Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 I'm building a new computer and almost have everything I need. I have a dual-band router connected to my old computer, which currently only supports the 2.4Ghz band. I have other devices which support both the 2.4 and the 5GHz band. What I was wondering is if I could use the network port on the Asus Z97-A board to get my initial Internet connection and then add a network adapter at a later point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason S. Global Moderator Posted September 3, 2014 Global Moderator Share Posted September 3, 2014 im not so sure i follow you, but i dont think you can do what youre asking. Are you suggesting that your new computer is going to have a wifi-addon card or you want to use the wifi on the motherboard? what do you mean by the dual-band router is connected to your old computer? perhaps explain your situation further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Qat Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 You going to plug the wired connection straight to a LAN port on the router? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc302 Veteran Posted September 3, 2014 Veteran Share Posted September 3, 2014 2.4 and 5GHz have nothing to do with plugging anything into a network port on any motherboard. Too much information that has nothing to do with the question at hand. The answer to this question: What I was wondering is if I could use the network port on the Asus Z97-A board to get my initial Internet connection and then add a network adapter at a later point? is yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BudMan MVC Posted September 3, 2014 MVC Share Posted September 3, 2014 why would you want to add a wifi card if the thing has a wired nic? Like saying hey the engine in my car is too fast, can you limit it to only go 55 mph. I don't like driving on the Autobahn -- I want to drive on the dirt country road in my Porsche ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbrookhart Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 This is the description of the LAN port on the Asus Z97-A. Intel? I218V, 1 x Gigabit LAN, Dual interconnect between the Integrated Media Access Controller (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY)Gigabit Intel? LAN Connection- 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) appliance I'd like to make sure that no additional hardware is needed in order to get the network setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BudMan MVC Posted September 4, 2014 MVC Share Posted September 4, 2014 Yeah you plug that into your router your good to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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