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message. If you receive an error message, consult the
troubleshooting sections of your modem and Windows XP
documentation.
7
Click
OK
to close the properties dialog box for that
specific modem.
8
Click
OK
to close the Modem Properties dialog box.
9
Close the Control Panel.
Connecting the modem to a telephone line
Before you can use the modem, you must connect it to a
standard voice-grade telephone line. For more information,
see
“Connecting to a phone line” on page 77
.
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.
❖
While you are at home or traveling, you need a dial-up
connection. Ask your network administrator for the
telephone number of the network.
❖
To wirelessly access a network, 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.