NOPE that adapter just turns an ethernet cable into a Crossover Cable A crossover cable allows two computers to directly connect to one another to move/transfer data. If you want internet all over.. youll need to connect very long ethernet cables from your router to all the rooms or use a wireless router.

Can you get Internet from a phone jack?

Dial-up Internet service uses regular telephone lines to access the Internet. Because of this, you can use any old telephone jack in your home to connect your computer to the Internet at any time, so long as youre using dial-up and have a dial-up Internet service provider.

Is a phone jack the same as an Internet jack?

Ethernet and telephone cables look fairly similar and it is not uncommon to get the two mixed up. The key difference between the two is the size of the plastic connectors on the ends of the cable. Telephones use an RJ11/RJ12 connector whereas Ethernet uses RJ45.

Can a phone line be used for Internet?

A DSL modem uses telephone lines for high-speed Internet connections. You can leave your Internet connection open and still use the phone line for voice calls. The speed is much higher than a regular modem. DSL doesnt necessarily require new wiring; it can use the phone line you already have.

What kind of Internet uses a phone jack?

Digital Subscriber Line DSL stands for Digital Subscriber Line. Users get a high speed bandwidth connection from a phone wall jack on an existing telephone network. DSL works within the frequencies that the telephone doesnt so you can use the Internet while making phone calls.

Can you hook up internet without a phone jack?

You can install most types of internet (cable, fiber, fixed wireless, and satellite) without a phone jack, Jack. DSL typically does require a phone jack—but not phone service. Some call this type of DSL service, where a phone jack is used but the customer doesnt have to pay for phone service, “Naked DSL.”

What can I use if I dont have a phone jack for WiFi?

You dont need a phone line in order to get Internet service. In fact, most cable companies offer Internet service by hooking up the coaxial cable line to a special cable modem. The cable modem is able to transform the cable signal into an Ethernet signal, which can be attached to a port on your computer.

How do I wire a DSL phone jack?

How to Wire a DSL JackUse a knife or stripper tool to gently cut the outer cables casing and strip the phone cable about 2 inches from the end. With the screwdriver, unscrew a screw on the jack just enough that the wire will fit in the groove.More items

What does a Internet jack look like?

An Ethernet port is a little wider than a phone jack. Because of this shape, its impossible to neatly fit an Ethernet cable into a phone jack, which makes it a little easier when plugging in cables. This is what an Ethernet port looks like. Its a square with a couple of rigid areas at the bottom.

How can I tell if I have Ethernet?

From your computer, click Start, then Control Panel. Select Network and Internet Connections icon. Select the Network Connections icon. Under LAN or High-Speed Internet category, look for the name of the Ethernet card (Tip: words like Ethernet adapter, Ethernetlink, or LAN adapter may be contained in the card name).