eMachines EL1320, EM001 manual

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Connecting network cables

We recommend using category 5 (Cat 5), unshielded, twisted-pair cable (about 1/4-inch diameter with a thin outer-jacket, containing eight color-coded wires), and equipment compatible with this type of cable. This type of cable is equipped with RJ-45 connectors (like a large telephone jack connector, but with eight pins) on each end.

Cat 5 cables are available in two different types; straight-through cables, used to connect computers to a router, and crossover cables, used to connect two computers.

To determine which type of cable you have, hold both ends of the cable with the connectors facing away from you and with the spring clip on the bottom. For straight-through cable, the wires on both connectors are attached to copper pins in the same order (same colors, left to right). For a crossover cable, the wires on each connector are attached to the copper pins in a different order (different colors, left to right).

Setting up a network using a router

If you are setting up a network for more than two computers and you will be connecting your network to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of a router. A router lets you access the Internet connection from any network computer. The router can assign IP addresses to the computers on the network and can provide firewall protection for your network as well.

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Contents User Guide Page Safety instructions Information for your safety and comfortProduct servicing Energy Star Disposal instructionsFinding your comfort zone Tips and information for comfortable useTaking care of your vision Page Contents Viii Chapter Product Registration About this guideComponent Icon Description FrontBack Hdmi Setting Up and Getting Started Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain Working safely and comfortablyProtecting from power source problems Preparing power connectionsChecking the voltage selection Connecting a dial-up modem Connecting to a broadband modem or networkUsing the World Wide Web Connecting to a Web site Downloading files Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Wired Ethernet networkingUsing a router Ethernet networkingEquipment you need for a router-based Ethernet network Making sure your broadband connection works Important Setting up wired Ethernet network hardwarePage Router WAN port Naming the computers and the workgroup Testing your networkConfiguring the TCP/IP protocol Establishing your Ethernet network connectionAdding a printer to your network Sharing resourcesSharing drives and printers Click Advanced Sharing, then click Share this folder Using the network Viewing shared drives and foldersCreating a shortcut to a network drive Opening files across the network Copying files across the networkPrinting files across the network Troubleshooting First steps TroubleshootingDVD drives Add-in cardsAudio CD or DVD drivesPage Expansion cards File managementHard drive Page See also Modem dial-up on InternetPage Memory KeyboardMemory card reader Modem cable or DSLModem dial-up Help Page Monitor Mouse Optical disc drives NetworksPage Power PasswordsPrinter Sound Recovering your system Driver and application backup disc Creating recovery discsRecovering pre-installed software and drivers Returning your system to its factory condition Recovering from within Windows OSRecovering from your recovery discs Recovering from the hard drive during startupBefore calling Customer Care Telephone supportSelf-help See the troubleshooting section of this chapterAppendix a Operation conditions FCC noticeRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Laser compliance statement Radio device regulatory notice General Digital audio output statementDeclaration of Conformity Article 3.1b EMC Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Page V09A3