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Exploring Your Computer’s Features
Setting up for communications
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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.
LAN cable types
The computer must be configured properly before connecting
to a LAN. Logging onto a LAN using the computer's default
settings could cause a malfunction in LAN operation. Check
with your LAN administrator regarding set-up procedures.
If you are using Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per
second, 100BASE-TX), be sure to connect with a CAT5 cable
or higher. You cannot use a CAT3 cable.
If you are using Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second,
10BASE-T), you can connect with a CAT3 cable or higher.
Connecting LAN cable
To connect the LAN cable, follow the steps below.
1
Turn off the power to the computer and to all external
devices connected to the computer.
2
Plug one end of the cable into the LAN jack. Press gently
until you hear the latch click into place.
3
Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN hub connector.
Check with your LAN administrator before connecting to
a hub.
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