
Modem and Network Connections
Hardware Guide
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To connect to a LAN:
1. Check that the existing LAN supports Ethernet
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX connections.
2. Plug the purchased network cable into the notebook
RJ-45 jack
1
.
3. Plug the other end into the LAN network jack
2
.
4. Windows automatically detects and sets up a LAN
connection. To edit settings, open Network Connections in
Control Panel.
Two lights on the RJ-45 jack indicate the connection status
3
:
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The yellow light indicates network activity.
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The green light indicates that a link is present.
Connecting an RJ-45 network cable
See Windows Help for information about setting up and using
LAN connections. Select Start > Help and Support. Contact your
network administrator for network information.