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Setting Up and Using Your Computer
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Inspiron 530sb/530sd
1 network activity
light Flashes a yellow light when the computer is transmitting or
receiving network data. A high volume of network traffic
may make this light appear to be in a steady "on" state.
2 network adapter
connector To attach your computer to a network or broadband device,
connect one end of a network cable to either a network port
or your network or broadband device. Connect the other
end of the network cable to the network adapter connector
on the back panel of your computer. A click indicates that
the network cable has been securely attached.
NOTE:
Do not plug a telephone cable into the network
connector.
On computers with a network connector card, use the
connector on the card.
It is recommended that you use Category 5 wiring and
connectors for your network. If you must use Category
3 wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to ensure
reliable operation.
3 link integrity light • Green — A good connection exists between the
10/100-Mbps network and the computer.
• Off — The computer is not detecting a physical
connection to the network.
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