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Exploring Your Computer’s Features
Setting up for communications
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:
❖
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. Many hotels,
airports, and offices offer Wi-Fi
®
access. If your computer has
Wi-Fi
®
, ask them for help when connecting to their Wi-Fi
®
network.
❖
While you are at home or traveling, you need a dial-up
connection. Ask your network administrator for the telephone
number of the network.
Setting up the connection
To set up an office connection, consult your network administrator
for network settings and additional considerations.
To set up a dial-up connection, use the New Connection Wizard:
1
Click
Start
, and then
All Programs
.
2
Click
Accessories
,
Communications
,
and click
New
Connection Wizard
.
3
Enter the phone number of your network connection and let the
program dial the number.
The computer connects to the network.
Connecting a modem to a telephone line
Your computer may come with a built-in modem that can be
connected to a standard voice-grade telephone line.
The modem allows you to:
❖
Access the Internet
❖
Communicate with your office’s local area network (LAN) or
larger corporate wide area network (WAN)
For specific information about connecting to a LAN or WAN,
consult your network administrator.
❖
Send a fax directly from your computer
