Section 1 GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS
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Network Adapter
Your notebook is equipped with an integrated 10/100Base-
TX SiS900 PCI Fast Ethernet network adapter. Connect the
active LAN cable to the RJ-45 LAN port located on the left
side of the notebook. This allows you to access and transmit
data in the local area network.
Connecting to the Network
Use Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Ethernet cable only.
1.
Insert one end of the UTP cable into the network
connector until the connector snaps securely into
the receptacle.
2.
Either connect the other end of the cable to an RJ-
45 jack wall outlet or to an RJ-45 port on a UTP
concentrator or hub in the network.
Cabling Restriction for Networks
The following restrictions should be observed for 100BASE-
TX networks:
n
The maximum cable run length is 100 meters(m) (328
feet [ft]).
n
For 100-Mbps operation, use Category 5 wiring and
connections.
Consult Windows manual and / or Novell Netware user‘s
guide for the software installation, configuration, operation of
the network.