[SOLVED]USB to Ethernet Adapter

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[SOLVED]USB to Ethernet Adapter

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Long story short, I have an old laptop (Dell 6400) whose NIC isn't cooperating with the newer OS (Mint 18.3).

Can I use a USB to ethernet adapter for LAN purposes? Or does my NIC need to be functioning for that to work?
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Re: USB to Ethernet Adapter

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No the internal NIC does not need to function if you use a usb to ethernet card

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Re: USB to Ethernet Adapter

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Ok, thanks!
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