Ethernet connection to Apple TV

I have an Intel iMac, an Apple TV and a broadband connection coming out the wall without a modem. Is there anyway to connect the iMac to the AppleTV by ethernet in order to hear music, watch movies from the iMac on the AppleTV? Thanks for any help.

Thanks for the input and I understand that this is a relatively basic question. I have a broadband connection that comes out of the wall without any type of modem. The problem is that I have only one ethernet port on the back of the iMac and that is being used for my internet connection. Is there some way that I could use an ethernet hub to (1) have an internet connection on my computer using one ethernet cable and (2) stream music and movies to my AppleTV using a separate ethernet cable? Thanks for any help you can provide.
Matt

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