101
Learning the Basics
Setting up for communications
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Connecting the modem to a phone line
Your computer comes with a built-in modem. To use the
modem, you must connect it to a standard voice-grade RJ11
telephone line.
NOTE: Due to FCC limitations, speeds of 53 kbps are the
maximum permissible rates during downloads. Actual data
transmission speeds will vary depending on line conditions.
1
Attach one end of a standard RJ11 telephone cable to the
modem port.
2
Plug the other end of the RJ11 telephone cable into the
modular jack of a standard voice-grade telephone line.
NOTE: For more detailed information regarding your computer’s
modem, visit Toshiba’s Web site at
.
Connecting your computer to a network
You can connect your computer to a network remotely, using
the built-in modem and a dial-up connection. For specific
information about connecting to the local area network
(LAN) or wide area network (WAN), consult your network
administrator.
To use a dial-up connection, have your network administrator
configure your computer for the network and supply you with
the telephone number for the dial-up connection. To set up
the network connection, use the Dial-Up Networking Wizard:
1
Click
Start
and point to
All
Programs
.
2
Point to
Accessories
, then to
Communications
.
3
Click
Network Setup Wizard
or
Network
Connections
.
