# Connecting to an Ethernet network

To connect a CG 6565C board to an Ethernet network, connect a 10/100/1000Base-T category 5 cable into one or both of the Ethernet interface cable jacks on the rear I/O transition board.

To set up IPv6 or IPv4 connections, specify appropriate keyword settings in the board keyword file. For more information, refer to Configuring IPv4 Ethernet connections or Configuring IPv6 Ethernet connections.