Difference between revisions of "Ethernet port"
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| − | An '''ethernet port''' is much like a telephone jack but wider, and it carries data instead of voice. They are located in every student room and most office locations here at 鶹Ƶ. They are usually found in the wall, near the floor. | + | An '''ethernet port''' allows you to connect your computer to the internet via an [[Ethernet cord]]. It is much like a telephone jack but wider, and it carries data instead of voice. They are located in every student room and most office locations here at 鶹Ƶ. They are usually found in the wall, near the floor. |
==Troubleshooting== | ==Troubleshooting== | ||
If you are experiencing problems with your Ethernet port in your room, please try the following to troubleshoot your problem. | If you are experiencing problems with your Ethernet port in your room, please try the following to troubleshoot your problem. | ||
| − | #See if you can connect by plugging into the other jack in the room with your current [[ethernet cable]]. '''If it works, your jack is bad.''' If it doesn't work, please continue. | + | #See if you can connect by plugging into the other [[Ethernet jack]] in the room with your current [[ethernet cable]]. '''If it works, your jack is bad.''' If it doesn't work, please continue. |
#Use a different cord in your jack, and then your roommate's jack. '''If it works in your jack, it is time to throw your old [[ethernet cord]] away.''' If it doesn't work, please continue. | #Use a different cord in your jack, and then your roommate's jack. '''If it works in your jack, it is time to throw your old [[ethernet cord]] away.''' If it doesn't work, please continue. | ||
#If you think both jacks do not work in your room, try connecting in a neighbors room with your cable and a different one, if possible. | #If you think both jacks do not work in your room, try connecting in a neighbors room with your cable and a different one, if possible. | ||
Revision as of 16:45, 25 June 2009
An ethernet port allows you to connect your computer to the internet via an Ethernet cord. It is much like a telephone jack but wider, and it carries data instead of voice. They are located in every student room and most office locations here at 鶹Ƶ. They are usually found in the wall, near the floor.
Troubleshooting
If you are experiencing problems with your Ethernet port in your room, please try the following to troubleshoot your problem.
- See if you can connect by plugging into the other Ethernet jack in the room with your current ethernet cable. If it works, your jack is bad. If it doesn't work, please continue.
- Use a different cord in your jack, and then your roommate's jack. If it works in your jack, it is time to throw your old ethernet cord away. If it doesn't work, please continue.
- If you think both jacks do not work in your room, try connecting in a neighbors room with your cable and a different one, if possible.
Otherwise, turn off the wireless connection and “enable” the network card settings on the computer and then reboot. That may help resolve the problem.