Learning The Basics
User's Manual
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Connecting your computer to a network
To access a network:
■
You need to connect a network cable with an RJ-45 connector to the
LAN Jack. For specific information about connecting a LAN or WAN,
consult your network administrator.
LAN
JACK
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 setup procedures.
When the system is in the power saving mode (Hibernate), network
devices such as the modem and LAN will not function and will not
maintain network connection.
■
You need a dial-up connection. Ask your network administrator for the
telephone number of the network.
To set up the connection, use the New Connection Wizard:
1.
Click
Start
and point to
All Programs.
2.
Point to
Accessories,
then to
Communications,
and click
New
Connection Wizard.
When you are connected to a network, disable your Microsoft
®
Windows
®
operating system Standby command. The Standby command can disrupt
your network connection. You can disable the Standby command in
Power Options (in Control Panel) or the
TOSHIBA
Power Management
Utility (click the icon on the taskbar).
Connecting directly to a remote computer
If you are connecting directly to a remote computer or a bulletin board
service (BBS), you need a general-purpose communications program.
In addition, there are two things you need to know before you can
connect to another computer:
■
The communications parameters.
■
The file transfer protocol (only if you are downloading or uploading
files).
