How do I connect second eithernet cable to PC

Good morning all, I am looking for suggestions.



I want to connect a second Ethernet cable to my PC so I can monitor the performance of the amplifier in my home HI-FI. I have installed the necessary software on my computer and run the Cat7 cable, but I can only use it if I unplug the Ethernet cable going to the modem, thus only one cable at a time.



Also the line going to the amp does not need to have internet access, only to be able to "talk" to the software on my PC. And it must be Cat7 speed capable.


Any help would be greatly appreciated.

MetalMan228 said:

I can only use it if I unplug the Ethernet cable going to the modem, thus only one cable at a time.

Your motherboard has 2 pci-e x1 slots.
Pegatron Corporation 2A99 Motherboard Specs
Put an ethernet card like this one into one of the slots
https://www.amazon.com/SIENOC-Gigabi...gateway&sr=8-4

Thank you johnhoh !!



Will the add on card work separately from the factory installed one that is connected to the internet or in conjunction.



I am looking for set up info once installed, or rather how to configure it.


I assume i am not "setting up a network".

They will work separately. I have no input on how to set up the connection to the amp, but assume that once you have an ethernet cable connecting your pc to the amp it will be a straightforward process. I would guess amp manual would have the instructions you need.

The question on configuring was for the card not the amp, I have that squared away.



Marking solved !

It's depends how it connects it will need and IP so we're will that come from?

This additional LAN is not going to be connected to the internet, only communicating via Harmans HiQnet Audio Architec software



Just need to have another wired Eithernet connection and my PC only has one.

Yes, the software should not be internet dependent. I have it installed, just need a port.



Thanks to all who contributed to this thread.