news.rcn.com <news.rnc.com> wrote:

> I have a Vaio PCG-F590 and cannot find any way of connecting to the internet
> using this computer.  (I can of course use an ethernet 10/100 PC card)
> 
> Mysteriously the CONNECTIONS area in Windows XP does show a mysterious 1394
> connection listed as a LAN connection. anyone know how to hardwire this
> computer directly to my WiFi interface the internet if this is possible
> through this mysterious connector without an eithernet card? Is there some
> generic 10/100 connection on the motherboardwith that tiny firewire socket
> (which is I presume what the 1394 refers to)?


You're right - Firewire is one of the names given to IEE 1394. iLink is
another - usually on Sony equipment.

The only instances I've come across of 1394 being used for networking is
for simple computer to computer networks, although you can use a
Firewire hub to create a LAN with more than two devices. But you'll end
up spending too much money on a sub-optimal solution.

If you've already got a wireless network you'd be best off getting a PC
card WiFi card. They're very cheap to get, and reliable. Even cheaper,
though not really recommended, is a USB WiFi dongle.

Hope this helps.

ck