Need Help In Internet Config. In Linux

I just installed linux7.0 in a remote machine-no networking-nothing-I installed it as a Workstation without any networking information. I am trying to configure the internet but cannot do it. I have a cable internet at home.Acc.to the book it said log in as a root and choose Programs->System->LinucConf. But there is no Linuxconf in the panel and if I tried to use the command prompt-it said 'no such command' I am brand new to Linux and any help would be appreciated.

Hint: ifconfig route commands.

Do you have an ethernet card installed, BTW?

How do you plan to connect to the Internet? Via an Ethernet LAN to a Cable Modem? That his how most people connect to a Cable Modem.

So, you need an Ethernet LAN card first and foremost, one would guess from here.

I do have a Ethernet card and everything was up and running-I just installed linux and trying to get my internet running-do I have to load the surfboard drivers can you please tell me the steps to congigure or is there any link that can help me
Sorry about the wrong info.before...