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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 XP will detect many Ethernet cards.

Configuring TCP/IP with Windows XP

Go to your Start button on your windows toolbar (usually found at the bottom of your screen). Then choose Control Panel.
Under the heading Pick a category, click Network and Internet Connections.
Under Pick a Control Panel Icon, click Network Connections.
If you see an icon LAN or High Speed Internet heading, skip ahead to step 10.
If there is no icon under LAN or High Speed Internet, proceed to step 4.
From the menu on the left, click Create a new connection to launch the New Connection Wizard.
Click Next to proceed to the Network Connection Type window.
Select Connect to the Internet and click Next.
Select Setup my connection manually and click Next.
Select Connect using a broadband connection that is always on and click Next.
Click Finish.
In the Network Connections window, double-click on the icon under LAN or High-Speed Internet. In the Local Area Connection Status window, click Properties.
Click the General tab; click once on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties.
Click on the General tab; select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. Click Ok.
Click Close.

Congratulations

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