All Macs have ethernet these days. If you are using OS X: You need to make sure your ethernet port is turned on. Go to System Preferences-> Network -> select the "Show" pulldown -> "Network Port Configurations" and make sure that the "Built-In Ethernet" box is checked also click and drag "Built-in Ethernet" to the top of the list. Deselect connections you are not using- such as modem or airport. Choose "Apply Now". Now go back to the "Show" pull down and select "Built-In Ethernet" and choose the various tabs and you'll have to fill in the blanks from here...