No, it will not take up an empty ethernet port.
It gives you a wired connection to your internet router.
You did not put your Ethernet cable in the LAN port on the router.
Through either its wireless connection or through a ethernet port.
It should work if you have a router with more than 1 port in total....if you have a 1 port router, it's time to upgrade...
An individual can use a 2 port ethernet switch (or one with more than two) if he or she wants to add a network connection without having to add another cable drop.
There are several ports that can be located on s standard phone. The one port on a modern phone that closely resembles a phone jack is called an Ethernet port.
The role of the ethernet port on a PC is to allow internet to be connected. Without an ethernet port, there is no place for the computer to be connected to the internet.
With an ethernet cable. (male)
No you need a broadband or DSL WiFi or ethernet connection and can not connect through USB port
You can connect computers through various type of ports (e.g. through Ethernet (wired or wireless) , USB or Serial port. What port you pick, will depend on your application needs and at what speed you want the connection to work. If two computers have 10/100Base-T Ethernet port these can be directly connected using a crossed Ethernet cable without need of a switch or hub. - Neeraj Sharma
None The USB port can not be used for PS3 internet connection PS3 can only use a broadband ethernet of WiFi connection of cable or DSL