You will need an ethernet card in your laptop.
Most cards come with their own proprietary ethernet cable connector.
The library carrels are configured to use 10baseT with RJ45 connectors. The library can provide standard 10 baseT cables if you need them. Check with the Circulation department. For PCs, Windows 95 is the recommended operating system. If your laptop hasn't been configured previously, this can be done through the Control Panel and the Network icon.