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General Information about Ethernet

Description

Ethernet is a method of connecting to the Internet that does not require phone lines or modems.  It is also considerably faster than using modems. Data transmission over phone lines is currently limited to 53kbps (or 0.053Mbps).  Using Ethernet, speeds of 10Mbps or even 100Mbps are possible (depending on the Ethernet card you have).  Your actual Internet download speeds will vary depending on the conditions of the network and the site.

Requirements

You will need to have a 10baseT or 100baseT Ethernet card with a RJ-45 connection installed in your computer and a patch cable to connect to the wall jack.  This is standard for all current Ethernet connections.  On the wall socket, the patch cable will connect to the blue jack (yellow for New Pride), and your phone cable will connect to the white jack.

Setting up your Ethernet Card

If your Ethernet card is already installed, proceed to the Configuring TCP/IP section.

If you just purchased an Ethernet card, follow the instructions that came with your card.  Windows 2000 will detect many Ethernet cards.

 

Configuring TCP/IP for Windows 2000

  1. Go to your Start button on your windows toolbar (usually found at the bottom of your screen).  Then choose Settings.

  2. Select Network and Dial-up Connections.

  3. Double-click Local Area Connection, and then select Properties.

  4. Under the heading Components used by this connection, make sure that Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked.

  5. Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties button.

  6. Under the General tab, make sure that Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically are both checked.  Press OK.

Congratulations

To test your Internet connection, run Internet Explorer from your Start menu.

You may use any web browsing software you like, including Netscape, Opera, Mozilla and many others.

Other Questions and Problems

Phone:            903-468-6000
E-mail:            CTIS_Support@tamu-commerce.edu
Web:               http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/ctis/help/