To connect your computer to a twisted-pair Ethernet network:
1
Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on your computer.
Ethernet port and icon
2
Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into an Ethernet wall outlet or open connector on an Ethernet hub.
If the cable does not fit into the port:
| • | Make sure that you are not trying to connect the Ethernet cable to the internal modem port. The connectors look alike. |
| • | Make sure you are using the right cable. You may need to obtain an adapter that converts RJ-45 twisted-pair Ethernet to the type your network uses. Contact your network administrator for more information. |
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