I just got an Etower computer, and went out and bought a regular ethernet cable to hook it up to the internet. Neither the cable I bought, nor the cable I have currently in my HP computer fit in the Etower computer. Do I need a specific cord/cable to hook the computer to the internet?

You'll need to buy & install a network-card to add Ethernet networking to the computer.
Then, use an 8-wire Ethernet-cable to connect to your router.

The HN9000 should have an ethernet port. You will require two ethernet cables to connect the desktop to the router.
1. Connect the ethernet cable from the Modem to the Ethernet Input port on the Router (It is generally placed away from the other ports on the back of the router.) 2. Connect another ethernet cord from one of the output ports on the router to the desktop computer. 3. On the laptop, turn on your wireless card. The process for this differs from computer to computer. If you were to provide the model of laptop, I could provide you specific instructions. 4. The network setup should be complete.
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How you connect it depends on how you plan to use it. Let me explain:

Some people have a dsl line (high speed internet connection) and their modem from their internet provider only has room for one computer cable to connect and use the internet. If the customer has more then one desktop computer they want to connect to the internet, they will need to buy a router. A router provides multiple ports for several computers to connect to the internet at the same time.

If you have a dsl modem already and bought a router to add additional computers to your network - then follow the instructions below to set it up:

Connect your phone cord from the wall into the dsl modem. Plug in the power cable from the dsl modem to the wall and turn it on. Connect an ethernet cable to the dsl modem (ethernet cables are the ones that look like a regular telephone cord but the ends are a little larger) and connect the other end to your router. Make sure you plug this cable into the port marked "ethernet" on your router. There is only one port for your internet connection line coming into the router, the rest of the ports are for adding computers only. Some routers say the word "ethernet" near the port for the internet connection. Others have a picture near or or brackets around it to show that it is different then the others. Plug in the power cord to your router and turn it on. Make sure you turn on your modem first and let it warm up before connecting your router. Modem power on first, then router power on - always.

Now connect an ethernet cable to your router and connect the other end to the pc you wish to use on the internet. Do not turn on your pc until the ethernet cord is attached. Your dsl modem has to be powered up first, followed by your router and then your pc. All in that order.

Your computer should automatically sense the internet connection upon start up. You can verify that your connection is installed correctly and that your pc is sensing it by looking at the bottom right side of your screen near the clock area. You should see a picture of a computer monitor that represents your internet connection status. Sometimes they glow green when they are healthy. Sometimes they show a red X on top of them if they are disconnected from the internet. If you can't find the Icon for your internet connection on the bottom right side of your screen, unplug the ethernet cable from the back of your pc - while watching the bottom right side area and plug it back in again. Watch for a change to locate the icon. Sometimes there is a downward pointing arrow near the clock which needs to be clicked on to open up the area and view the icons.

Thats all! One line from the modem to the router - another line from the router to the pc - and the internet should be up and running fine.

If you bought a router combination modem - then its the same as above - just without a separate dsl modem. (i.e. Connect the power cable from the router/modem to the wall. Connect the ethernet cable to the port marked "ethernet" for your internet connecton and connect the other end of the cord to your pc. Then turn your pc on. Router/modem power on first and pc power on second in that order)

All the lights on your modem should be green and steady - except for the one marked internet or connection which is usually flashing and moving. If you have any red or yellow lights then you need to troubleshoot and correct the problem before your internet connection will work.

Unplug the modem and router, plug them back in. Wait ten minutes and restart your computer.

The Ethernet cable is look like a phone cable but more bigger and at the back on your PC is a Ethernet jack also look like a phone jack to plug the cable.

Purchase and install an ethernet card on your computer.

if your machine has a usb port, try using a usb to ethernet adaptor. visit the site www.ethernettousb.com.

ethernet to usb transfer data faster than ps/2.
but i think try finding an ethernet converter that converts 1 ethernet cable to 2 ethernet cable. its better and faster. hope it helped you message me for more concerns

pug in your modem and run the ethernet cable from the modem to the port labeled internet on the router. make sure the router has power and run another ethernet cable from any of the ports labled LAN to the port on your computer. and viola!! zi internet!!!
pls repost if you hit any snaggs

1. Install Software that Came with The Product. Usually it has on-screen instructions.
2. Hook up wbmr-g54 to your computer. ( Ethernet Cable to Modem, And Ethernet Cable to Computer. If you have a wireless thingy majig for your computer then that would detect your router already.)
3.Set up Internet Security, and Firewall.
4. Get up onto internet and Surf it like its Teahupoo.