Ubuntu for Non-Geeks, 4th Edition

Setting Up a Wired Connection

If you have a high-speed Internet connection from your cable television company or ISP or if you are connected to the Internet by a LAN at your office, you are really in luck, because these setups are probably the easiest to deal with. I'm going to assume that you've already set up your router or modem according to your Internet provider's instructions, so all that remains is to connect an Ethernet cable between the modem/router (or LAN wall socket) and your computer's network socket. After you've done that, you should be ready to go without any further settings to fool with.