Ethernet cables are used wherever there is a need for a wired network connection.
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Ethernet cables are the industry standard for connecting computers together in wired networks. These cables look like a larger version of a telephone cord. They are commonly used to connect Internet modems, fax modems, routers and printers to a computer. Connecting a peripheral to your computer or connecting your computer to a network may require an Ethernet connection. Connecting these cables is as simple as plugging in your phone to the phone jack.
Step 1
Power off your computer completely.
Step 2
Locate the Ethernet port on your computer. Desktop computers will have the port in the back, while laptops may be on the back or side. This port will be slightly larger than a regular phone jack port.
Step 3
Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port of the computer. Press the end of the cable into the port until it clicks into place, the same way a phone cord would. Gently tug the cord to ensure that it is locked in.
Step 4
Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to a peripheral device or network using the same method. Ensure the cable is locked in place.
Step 5
Power on your computer and test your connection.
References
- Netgear Support: What are Ethernet Cables?
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