A network connecting device includes: a wired LAN connection detection section that detects connecting of a LAN cable; a profile management section that manages a profile; a profile selection section that selects in sequence at least one profile that indicates wired LAN connection; a network configuration section that sets a network configuration based on the selected profile; a network identification information acquisition section that acquires network identification information; a network determination section that determines whether or not a wired LAN with which a connection is formed by the LAN cable and a network indicated by the profile match each other; and a network connection section that applies the profile when it is determined as a match.