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What is a Ethernet port?
Wiki User
September 03, 2008 3:38AM
It is a high speed data port that can transmit data at up to 5 gigabits per second. They are found on all devices that are capable of connecting to the internet (computers, DVR's, ect)
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An Ethernet port is used for connecting your computer to a?
An Ethernet port is for you to plug in an Ethernet cable. You
have your Ethernet cable plug into your Ethernet port and your
Modem or Router to give you access to the internet.
Asked in Mac OS, Mac OS X
How do you connect a mac to ethernet?
Use the Ethernet Port (The MacBook Air dose not have a Ethernet
Port)
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What is Ethernet port in computer system?
The Ethernet port connects with a cable to a network.
Asked in Computers
An Ethernet port used for connecting your computer to what device?
An ethernet port is used for connecting your computer to a
network.
Asked in Wireless Networking and WiFi
Will using a wireless connection take up an empty Ethernet port?
No, it will not take up an empty ethernet port.
Does it cost anything to recycle a 24 port ethernet hub?
There are no charge to recylce a 24 port ethernet hub.
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What is the Ethernet port technically called?
The ethernet port is technically called LAN, short for Local
Area Network. The ethernet cable is called a Category 6 cable.
Asked in Sony Playstation 3
Where do you connect Ethernet cable on PS3 slim?
In the Ethernet port at the back of the PS3
Asked in Technology
What are the wired ports?
this is answer in view of IT and Ethernet port.
Answer: An Ethernet port is an opening on computer network
equipment that Ethernet cables plug into. These ports are
alternatively called jacks or sockets. Ethernet ports accept cables
with RJ-45 connectors.
Asked in Computer Printers
Can you use an Ethernet cord to hook a laptop up to a printer?
IF the printer has an Ethernet port then yes.
Asked in Computer Hardware, Computer Networking, Local Area Network
Another name of RJ-45 connector of motherboaard?
LAN Port, Network Port or Ethernet Port
Asked in Cable Internet, Computer Hardware, Computer Networking
What is the name of the port used by an Ethernet cable what is the name of the port used by dial up modem?
Ethernet cable is RJ 45. Dial-up modem is RJ 11
Asked in Computer Hardware, Computer Networking, Microsoft Windows
The enthernet port is used to connect a computer to?
The Ethernet port is used to connect a computer to a
connectivity device such as a modem, router, switch,etc. Does so
via an ethernet cable.
Asked in Computer Hardware, Computer Networking, Local Area Network
How do you hook up Ethernet cables?
First, make sure it is actually an Ethernet cord, since Phone
Lines and Ethernet cords are commonly confused with each other. But
if you know its an Ethernet cord, look for a fairly large port that
looks rectangular, Google a picture of an Ethernet port and look
for it on the back of your computer.
Once you find this port on the back of your computer, plug one
side of the cord into it, then the other side into your modem or
router.
Asked in Computer Hardware, Verizon
Does the Verizon fios -g1100 have an ethernet port?
Yes:
WAN-Gigabit Ethernet and MoCA 2.0 Interface
LAN-802.11 b/g/n/ac, Gigabit Ethernet and MoCA 2.0
Interface
Integrated Wired Networking with 4-port Ethernet Switch and
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What are physical components of router?
CPU
RAM
Flash memory
Console port
fast Ethernet port
Asked in Computers, Sony Playstation 2
What is the purpose of a PS2 port on a computer?
I don't think your computer has a PS2 port or that you PS2 has
ports that do not have proper names Like USB Port or Ethernet
Port
Asked in Computer Networking, Broadband Internet, Wireless Networking and WiFi
How can you hook up an old laptop to broadband?
You connect an old laptop to broadband just like a new laptop,
using the Ethernet port. If the computer doesn't have an Ethernet
port, then you will have to purchase an adapter.
Asked in Cable Internet, Computer Networking
The AUI port on a router connects to what networking protocol?
Ethernet. The specific kind of ethernet, be it 10BASE-T,
10BASE-5, 10BASE-2, or others, depending on which transceiver you
connected to the AUI port.
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How do you convert computer from wireless to Ethernet?
Technically, wireless networking standards are part of the
Ethernet family of standards, so what you're really asking about is
changing from wireless Ethernet to wired Ethernet.
If your computer has a working RJ45 port, all you need is an
Ethernet connector cable to connect to a suitable hub or router. If
your computer doesn't have that port, you need to install a wired
network adapter.
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How do you connect your WiFi laptop to your desktop internet?
Step 1. Unplug ethernet wire from desktop computer.
Step 2. Plug the ethernet wire you just removed into your
laptop's ethernet port.
Step 3. When finished browsing the internet or when portability
is desired, disconnect the ethernet cable from laptop and return to
the port on the desktop.
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What does Ethernet port look like on computer?
An Ethernet port appears to be almost identical to a telephone
jack, although it is slightly larger. There is often a symbol
beside the port with two boxes on the bottom and a box on top, with
a line connecting all three.
Asked in Computer Networking
Is an Ethernet splitter the best way to connect to home networks?
Ethernet splitters are great if you want two people to connect
to the same Ethernet port. Home networks should be as long as all
the computers in the network are hooked up to the internet, not
necessarily the same port.