iMac G3 Ethernet? (OSX 10.3

[Cyclo0n]

Hi again!
Is it possible to run an ethernet connection (LAN) on my iMac G3. It has 96mb of Ram. After inserting the lan cable it doesn't do anything. Even after I insert all the data in system preferences (got the data from my macbook).

Will this mean that my ethernet card is dead?

Thanks in advance!

 

[GimmeSlack12]

In the System Prefs>Networking the ethernet port should turn at least yellow when a cable is plugged in. It will turn green when getting an IP from your router. Are you sure auto-DCHP is turned on?

Any of this happening? If it's red or if the ethernet isn't showing up at all then its possible the ethernet card is dead.

 

[Cyclo0n]

Is it possible that it's because of the lid on the LAN cable is missing? Its the small lid which keeps the LAN cable in its place?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Cyclo0n]

Nothing happens

So after trying all kinds of things it seems that the ethernet card is dead. What would be a good solution? Buying a new ethernet card or is an airport card better?

Thanks in advance

 

[GimmeSlack12]

Probably best off getting an airport card or even a wireless USB dongle. Not sure the process on replacing an iMac G3 ethernet card (if its possible).

 

[Cyclo0n]

Probably best off getting an airport card or even a wireless USB dongle. Not sure the process on replacing an iMac G3 ethernet card (if its possible).

Okay great thanks! Think I got an USB dongle somewhere. If that would work