Wiring a Performa 6400/180 to a internet router

I only recently got into working with the hardware aspect of computers. Until i could custom build PCs.
But now I'm looking into putting some use to three 6400 Performas and a lightning struck Bondi blue Imac that have been in my basement for years.
I have already taken a stick of ram out of one of the Performas to put in the one im working on now till I can purchase a nicer ram upgrade for it. However right now my problem is wiring this Performa into the internet router at my house.
This would be my first time doing anything close to networking so I need some help choicing a PCI or Comm card to purchase for the Performa and then I would need to know what to do after I have installed the card into it.

Add a comm slot II Ethernet card such as one of these:
eBay search: (Twisted,"RJ45","RJ-45",Ethernet) (Comm,CSII,CS2)
This leaves your PCI slot free for other options such as a USB card.
The best way to ensure that the required software is installed is to install the card first and then Re-install the Mac OS. It sounds onerous, but only takes a few minutes -- your Mac checks to see which components are already in place and adds any that are missing or damaged.
Configuring:
If you have a Router under your control, use the TCP/IP Control panel to Connect using Ethernet and DHCP and the rest can be left blank. If it will not let you select Ethernet, be sure you are connected to a live source (like a port on a Hub, Switch, or Router, and then Restart. Be sure to close the TCP/IP Control Panel window and Save Changes, or the changes will not take effect. Then do something that forces Internet access:
• Open a Browser window and enter a URL
• Set the Time using a Network Time Server
• Request automatic Software Update
If all behaves correctly, you are done. Otherwise, open the TCP/IP Control panel and examine the info provided for clues about how far you got.

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    Performa 6400/180 not booting
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