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Exploring Your Options
Exchanging data with another computer
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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 contact your authorized Toshiba
service provider.
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 point to All Programs.
2
Point to Accessories, then to 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.
Using the Ethernet LAN Port
When your computer starts, Windows attempts to contact a
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. If the
computer is not connected to a network, it may pause a few
minutes as it waits for a reply. To avoid this delay, you can
reconfigure Windows to disable the LAN port.
To disable the LAN port:
1
Click Start, then click Control Panel.
