Many networks connect and configure themselves automatically using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), which is controlled by the router or switch. If this is the case, simply plug the network cable into a spare network port on your router or network switch (or wall network socket if applicable).
Alternatively, if a DHCP server is not available, you shall have to configure the settings manually (refer to the There's more... section for details).
You can confirm this is functioning successfully with the following steps:
- Ensure that the two LEDs on either side of Raspberry Pi light up (the left orange LED indicates a connection and the green LED on the right shows activity by flashing). This will indicate that there ...
