Connecting IMac G4 to broadband

[oldmanbm]

I have just liberated an oldish G4 Imac for a specific use (accessing and printing maps)but try as I might I cannot get it to connect to my broadband. I have used an ethernet cable directly to it from my BT Business hub and its reconized but I cannot access the 'turn ethernet connection on' menu. Any ideas of a place to check?

[mattley]

System Prefs => network => unlock the padlock symbol.

[HiRich]

And/or change location to Automatic. to let the router sort it all out.
Drag "Built-in Ethernet" to the top of the lsit to make it the preferred connection.