06-11-2020, 07:06 AM
Rachel,
Ethernet does not have an authentication function the same as wifi - once you connect the ethernet cable, it should just work in most cases (and if it doesn't, there's a pretty good chance that the router/switch it goes into does something like MAC address authentication, or simply needs authorization to allow new devices on the network).
If you're plugged up and it's not working, perhaps you could open a terminal window and enter the comand "ip a" - once you hit enter, it should tell you the status of onboard network devices.
As the NOOB section in that previously linked document mentions, you should see a light come on when Ethernet is connected, and either the light should licker to inducate activity, or there should be a separate light to indicate as much. I don't haver one of these yet so I'm not sure which it is.
I believe there should be a network icon in the lower right, somewhat similar to what windows usually has, if you're running Manjaro - that seems to be the most mature build for these boards for general use. If indeed Manjaro, I think you can right click the icon to get to network properties/configuration.
Ethernet does not have an authentication function the same as wifi - once you connect the ethernet cable, it should just work in most cases (and if it doesn't, there's a pretty good chance that the router/switch it goes into does something like MAC address authentication, or simply needs authorization to allow new devices on the network).
If you're plugged up and it's not working, perhaps you could open a terminal window and enter the comand "ip a" - once you hit enter, it should tell you the status of onboard network devices.
As the NOOB section in that previously linked document mentions, you should see a light come on when Ethernet is connected, and either the light should licker to inducate activity, or there should be a separate light to indicate as much. I don't haver one of these yet so I'm not sure which it is.
I believe there should be a network icon in the lower right, somewhat similar to what windows usually has, if you're running Manjaro - that seems to be the most mature build for these boards for general use. If indeed Manjaro, I think you can right click the icon to get to network properties/configuration.
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