Strange: just lost use of Built In Internet (LAN) connection!

Greetings,
I was just switching from wireless Airport connection to Built In internet (wired/LAN) connection (I do that to insure more reliable large downloads, software updates), and I realized that upon Turning Off Airport, I was not getting automatic connection to the built in NIC, as I do usually. I checked Preferences >>> Network, and observed that the built in connection was "inactive". I am not sure how to activate it again. LAN cable is OK, internet connection and modem OK, etc...
I'll appreciate refresher!
- Roger T

sig, thanks a lot for your prompt reply... I had restarted the system indeed.
I got to start looking deeper into seldom visited settings... And I found one that fixed the problem.
I went to "System Preferences" >>> "Network" >>> observed that the "Built In Internet" was INACTIVE >>> clicked on the smal, gear-like button at the bottom, right next to the "+" and "-" buttons. AND, lo and behold, by making the "Service Active", I restored the Built In Internet" connection.
Man, go figure what disconnected it in the first place! I just drew a blank initially!
Thanks again... Sometimes, one needs a prod
- Roget T

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