Hardware requirements for network and dial-up connections

Depending on your configuration, you may need some or all of the following hardware:

• One or more network adapters with a Network Driver Interface Specification (NDIS) driver for LAN connectivity
• One or more compatible modems and an available COM port
• ISDN adapter (if you are using an ISDN line)
• DSL adapter
• X.25 adapter or PAD (if you are using X.25)
• Analog telephone line, ISDN line, X.25 line, or DSL line
• Smart card reader
• Wireless adapter

To verify the compatibility of all hardware, see the compatibility information at Support resources.

For information about configuring a connection, see To configure a connection to a remote network. For a list of network connection icons, see Network connection icons.