Korean Job Discussion Forums

[anomi]

i posted this on the general but its probably better here

About internet in Korea - i have a new ibook G4 - what cable thingy do i need to conect straight to the phone jack in my apartment? At the moment I can't afford all the AirPort wireless stuff.

What is 'ethernet'?

The power pack says 110-240v - does this mean i can use it in Korea without a separate voltage transformer/converter. I already have a male/female plug. (i'm from NZ)

thanks heaps

[Demophobe]

Yes, you can plug straight in to the wall.

As for the connection, well, you can plug into the phone jack if you have a dial-up account, but that's not likely here in Korea. I think the whole country is on at least cable or ADSL connections. *Can't wait for an OC-48 standard!*

Ethernet is a network technology...think of it as a LAN...a local network. The internet is subdivided into different areas to creat a network of ethernets. NAPs, routers...all go towards subdividing the main backbone of the net. Your building or block may be one of these subdivisions, connecting to an ISP, who in turn, perhaps through another connection, finally gets to the main pipe, as it were.

Anyways, it sounds like you need to setup an internet service. Call KT, Hanaro or any of the others listed in different threads on this page to get service. They will come and wire you with most likely, ADSL, which will work through the phone lines, but not through the jack itself.

[billyg]

I was looking at a website that said the converter is not needed if your coming from the US. Is this true? In the FAQ for laptops it says you do need a plug adapter, confusing? I went to Japan a few years ago and didn't need one, being that it's so close, it would seem strange if the converter was needed. It may be a dumb question, any help offered is appreciated.

[Demophobe]

The physical plug is different. Here, it's a two-prong deal.

Each product will have it's own spec...look on the back for supported voltages. However, most larger-cost item do have functionality at any voltage. If it says 100~240v. on the back of the machine, then you will be fine. Just buy a new power cable when you arrive to fit the two-pronged sockets here.

[billyg]

Thanks for the info.

Also, if you were to bring a wireless set-up like an airport base station with the proper adapters, having wireless at home is a possibility, right? I was thinking that I might pick one of these up before I come as well, unless it would be easier/cheaper to buy and set-up there.

Thanks again.

[the saint]

[billyg]

Wow, the Saint, I really liked your pics and vids. The anniversary vids were quite poignant.
Out of curiosity: What kind of camera, editing software, system?
Nice work, and thanks for the info.