The cable will go from the PC to either a router or a server.
For a direct network connection between two devices you need a cross-over cable.
You can use either bridged connection that allows direct access for VM to network adapter. Or you can use NAT configuration. Using Virtual Network Manager make sure that NAT is configured to access Internet through the physical network adapter.
The network icon - is your connection to the internet - or other computers. It allows you to make changes to the network settings - or see who else is on your network.
Its not a Router.. they only manage traffic on the network. Servers are specialized COMPUTERS that manage network resources and ALLOW computers access to the network.. BINGO! Sounds like you are talking about a "Router". A router manages and direct traffic on your local network. Routers make your connection faster and easier. It also makes your local network more secure!
NIC
go to start-> control panel-> network connection and create a new connection, make it dsl
NCK means network Code key, which can be used to access the network..
Make sure that you internet connection is constant and a reasonable speed. If it's a slower connection make sure there are not other devices downloading on the same network that may slow down the connection.
Network Card
The internet connection is actually through your default gateway router. Just make sure your network settings point to that router to get an internet connection.
You can make a wired connection with an ethernet cable instead of wireless. You can increase the Internet service with your internet service provider. You can test your internet service connection with the PS3 network connection test and see if moving you router location helps.
To set up a network in Windows 2000, go to the Control Panel and open "Network and Dial-up Connections." Click on "Make New Connection" to initiate the Network Connection Wizard, where you can select the type of network connection (e.g., LAN, dial-up). Follow the prompts to configure your network settings, including IP address and DNS settings if necessary. Finally, ensure that all necessary protocols (like TCP/IP) are installed and properly configured in the Network properties.