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Connecting to a broadband
modem or network
You can connect your computer to a broadband (cable or DSL)
modem or to a wired Ethernet network.
To connect to a broadband modem or to an Ethernet
network:
1
Insert one end of the network cable into the network
jack
on the back of your computer.
2
Insert the other end of the network cable into a cable
modem, DSL modem, or network jack.
Connecting a dial-up modem
Your computer may have a 56K modem that you can use with
a standard telephone line to connect to the Internet or to fax
documents.
To connect the modem:
1
Insert one end of the modem cable into the modem
jack
on the modem at the back of your computer.
2
Insert the other end of the modem cable into a telephone
wall jack. (The modem will not work with digital or PBX
telephone lines.)
3
If you want, connect a telephone to the PHONE jack on
the modem at the back of your computer.
Important
Your computer has a built-in Ethernet (network) jack. For information
about setting up a wired or wireless Ethernet network, see your online User
Guide .
Warning
To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger
telecommunications line cord.
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