That really depends on what distro or desktop environment you are using. KDE environments usually launch KNetworkManager automatically on startup. GNOME has a similar manger. It can be added manually by right-clicking the panel, selecting "Add to panel" and clicking "Network Monitor."
ifconfig eth0 up
1. In the Control Panel, double-click the Network Connections icon.2. In the Network Connections window, double-click the Local Area Connection icon.3. In the Local Area Connection Status window, click the Enable button.
ifconfig <if device> inet <ip address>
You could use any kind supported by the Linux kernel, though a TCP/IP network over Ethernet or wireless would probably be best.
No. A LAN (Local Area Network) card is use for network connectivity. A graphic card is for multi media display purposes.
You can check the LAN connection icon double click on it to check the speed of your computer.
Yes, if they join the same server or are on the same LAN / Hamachi-esque setup. :)
An AGP card is a graphics or display card and will allow output to a monitor. A LAN card is a Network Interface Card which allows a computer to communicate over a network, either wired or wireless.
You need to log into the system, then check the network configuration settings. This command varies by operating system. For Windows based systems, use 'ipconfig'. For Unix and Linux based systems, use 'ifconfig' on the adaptor name.
Click start>control panel>network conection>right click on wireless LAN>click enable
There is no need to search for drivers. The graphics chipset, audio chipset and LAN are all supported by Ubuntu out of the box.
Click start>control panel>network conection>right click on wireless LAN>click enable