Munku

Ok so I really need to get this done soon. I just reformatted my comp. I'm running Xp Home. I've got a direct connection to a Linksys router which has my cable modem running into it. So the modem goes into my router, and I have a cable going from my router to an ethernet card. It's been about 2 years since I last set this up. I haven't a clue what to do! Can anyone help me get this set up, directly connected from my comp to my router? Thanks!