Toshiba 8200 - Tecra - PIII 750 MHz, User Manual

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Exploring Your Options
Exchanging data with another computer
Connecting the modem to a telephone line
Before you can use the modem, you must connect it to a standard
voice-grade telephone line. For more information, see
“Connecting your modem to a telephone line” on page 81 .
TECHNICAL NOTE: If you are using the telephone line at
home, disable Call Waiting before you connect through the
modem. Call Waiting interrupts data transmission.
Connecting your computer to a network
You can connect your computer to a network to increase its
capabilities and functionality using one of its communication
ports.
Accessing a network
To access a network:
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At the office, connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ45 jack on
your computer. For specific information about connecting to
the network, consult your network administrator.
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While you are at home or traveling, you need a dial-up
connection. Ask your network administrator for the telephone
number of the network.
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Wirelessly, you need an optional wireless networking PC
Card or an optional Wi-Fi module. For more information
about wireless networking, refer to your wireless network
device documentation or your network administrator.