Network

I have downloaded Debian with the cd set. Everything looks good but I wasn't able to configure my cable broadband with the install. How can I set it up manually? Also the sound. Using Redhat or Suse it was done automatically. I was able to setup dialup but I would prefer using broadband. I

internet

HI, I have setup debian on my pc along with windows 98 se. I've had redhat and suse before and they recognized my cable connection and set it up. How can I get debian to recognize my internet connection? Thank you, Ed Reilly