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 How to tell if your computer has an Ethernet card

How to tell if your computer has Ethernet capability:
  • Check the back of your computer:
    An Ethernet connector looks very similar to a phone jack. But it's a little wider, and inside there are eight tiny parallel wires instead of the two or four found in a dialup modem.

  • Check Device Manager in Windows:
    • In Windows XP, right-click My Computer, click Properties, click the Hardware tab, click the Device Manager button. (If you don't see My Computer, open Control Panel, then open the System icon.)

    • In the list of devices, open the Network Adapters category by clicking the + symbol to the left of the item. An Ethernet adapter should be listed below if it is physically present in your computer. Right-click and click Properties to ensure it is enabled and working properly.


  • Control Panel should also indicate a Local Area Network, under Network Connections

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