The yellow cable below is an Ethernet cable and the cable to the right is a standard telephone cable. Take notice of size difference between the two. Ethernet cables are noticeably thicker and the clear plug end is also wider - it will not fit into a standard phone jack.

 

When the ethernet card is properly installed, LED lights will light up.

 

1. Next, point your cursor to Start ? All Programs ? Accessories ? Communications ? Network Setup Wizard.
   
   
   
   
   
2. Click Next
   
   
   
   
   
3. Click Next
   
   
   
   
   
4. Select Other, then click Next.
   
   
   
   
   
   
5. Click Next.
   
   
   
   
   
6. Select your Ethernet Card from the list. It is most often the adapter with Local Area Connection in the far left column. Many Ethernet cards commonly
   have 10/100 BaseT in their names as well. Click Next.
7. The remaining few steps will ask you to enter information about your computer such as a name, description, and workgroup. This information is not necessary for the Ethernet to work and can be whatever you choose.
8. Once you have completed the setup, you are ready click on the Internet Explorer icon and surf the net!

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