How do you connect a desktop computer to a router through ethernet?

I'm having trouble connecting my desktop computer to the internet. The wireless internet works fine, but when I go to plus in the computer through ethernet to the router, it won't work. I've plugged the desktop into the cable modem to see if it was the desktop having troubles, but it worked fine. Please help.How do you connect a desktop computer to a router through ethernet?
i have computer for 9 years .And builded a few of my own.But never use router before..

It suppose to be very easy right.How do you connect a desktop computer to a router through ethernet?
you might have to install the driver for the router so your computer recognizes it. The driver should be on the CD that came along with your router. (also, make sure the router is connected to the modem, and make sure its plugged in the right spots)
1. Did you configure the router properly? That is provided an IP Address to the router and selected Router with Ethernet connection and not USB?

2. Are you using a straight cable to connect the router to the Computer and both ends are crimped and connected properly good and firm?

3. If the Router connections are all provided properly, can you check to see if you can communicate with the router, that is are u able to ping the router? If yes, then your comp's communication with the router is intact.

4.As in any basic steps, ensure that all the settings given the router are correct, and SAVED.

5. Bring down the Windows Firewall or any other firewall, if any, you have setup.

6. Finally, reset the router to factory defaults,reconfigure and then check.





Once, you checkout all these points, you should be able to have your Net working in a jiffy,
This is a tough question to answer without actually seeing the way things are hooked up. The good news is that the wireless PC is connecting. That's good because that tells me that the connection between the router and the modem is correct.



Try using a different cable between the modem and the router. Maybe the one that you are using is defective. If that doesn't work check your settings for the network card. Make sure that it is set to obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP). Also, clear any DNS or WINS settings that may be set. If, after doing that, you still can't connect, go to a command prompt. You do this by clicking on %26lt;START%26gt; %26lt;RUN%26gt; and them typing in CMD and pressing ENTER. At the command prompt type in the command: IPCONFIG /ALL and then press enter. This will display your courant IP settings such as IP address, Subnet mask, default gateway, etc. You should have an IP address of 192.168.xxx.xxx. The exact address will vary depending on the brand of router that you have but if your system shows your IP address as being 169.xxx.xxx.xxx or 0.0.0.0 then you might have a problem with the network card itself. Try replacing it with a different one. If it is integrated on the motherboard disable it and put in a PCI network card.



I have been working networks since 1989 and hooking up these routers is probably the easiest thing that I've ever had to work with. They practically configure themselves and most of the time if there is a problem it is hardware related.



Good luck,

Captain Computer