This document provides instructions for setting up a network connection by installing a Network Interface Card (NIC) and crimping cables. It is intended for students learning about computer networks. The document explains how to insert a NIC into an expansion slot and install the proper drivers. It also describes how to crimp both ends of a straight cable by inserting wires into RJ45 connectors according to the 568B standard wiring schematic and then testing the cable for continuity. Completing these tasks will allow students to install a NIC, crimp cables, and set up a basic network.