Compaq 370698-001 manual Connecting to a Local Area Network LAN

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Modem and Network Connections

Connecting to a Local Area

Network (LAN)

You can connect to local area networks (LANs). LANs give you access to network resources, such as printers and file servers on your corporate network, and possibly to the Internet.

To connect to a LAN:

1.Check that the existing LAN supports Ethernet 10Base-T (10 Mbps) or 100Base-TX (100 Mbps) connections.

2.Plug the LAN cable (not supplied) into the built-in LAN port. The cable must have an RJ-45 connector.

3.Windows automatically detects and sets up a LAN connection. To edit settings, open Network and Dial-up Connections in Control Panel.

See Windows Help for information about setting up and using LAN connections. Select Start > Help and Support. Contact your network administrator for network information.

Two lights at the LAN port indicate the connection status:

■The yellow light indicates network activity.

■The green light indicates a 100-Mbps link.

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Contents Reference Guide Page Page Page Contents Battery Packs and Power Management Add-On Devices Modem and Network ConnectionsIndex TroubleshootingIdentifying Parts of the Notebook Getting Started with Your NotebookFront Panel and Right Panel Components Left Panel and Back Panel Components Bottom Panel Components Status Lights Getting Started with Your Notebook Insert the Battery Pack Setting Up Your NotebookConnect AC Power Connect a Phone Line Turn On the Notebook Set Up Windows Getting Started with Your Notebook Operating Your Notebook Basic OperationPower mode To enter this mode Function Default Power SettingsTo Change the Boot Device To Reset the NotebookTo Use the TouchPad TouchPad on-off button and indicator lightTo Use the Tap to Click Function of the TouchPad This hot key Does this To Use the Function Hot KeysTo Use the One-Touch Buttons This key combination Does this To Use the Windows and Applications KeysTo Type Alternate Graphics Using the ALT GR Key To Insert or Remove a CD or DVD Using CDs or DVDsTo Play DVD Movies To Write to DVD Media Select Models Only To Create or Copy CDsTo Set Up Password Protection Securing Your NotebookTo Lock Your Notebook To Attach an Optional Security Cable To Lock the Hard Drive To Protect Against VirusesTaking Care of Your Notebook To Protect Your Hard DriveTo Maintain Your Notebook To Safeguard Your Data To Clean Your NotebookTo Extend the Life of the Display Basic Operation Managing Power Consumption Battery Packs and Power ManagementWhen this occurs Result is To resume How the Notebook Manages Power AutomaticallyTo Change Timeout Settings and Create Power Schemes To Check Battery Status Using Battery PowerTo Recharge the Battery Pack To Respond to a Low-Battery WarningTo Get the Most from Your Battery Packs Battery Packs and Power Management Disposing of a Used Battery Pack Modem and Network Connections Using the ModemTo Connect the Modem Special Restrictions in Certain Countries To Change Your Modem Settings Connecting to a Local Area Network LAN Using a Wireless LAN Adapter Select Models Only Making Wireless Network Connections Select Models Only Turning On Communication and Making a Connection To Turn Wireless Communication On and OffTurning Off Communication and Ending a Connection Modem and Network Connections Connecting External Devices To Insert or Remove a PC CardInserting a PC Card Removing a PC Card To Connect an Audio Device To Connect a TV to Your Notebook Select Models Only Adjusting Monitor Resolution and Other SettingsUsing Dual Display Mode To Connect a 1394 Device Select Models Only To Install a RAM Expansion Module Installing Additional RAM MemoryAdd-On Devices To Remove a RAM Expansion Module Add-On Devices To Replace the Hard Drive Replacing the Hard DriveTo Replace the Hard Drive Holder To Prepare a New Hard Drive Add-On Devices Troubleshooting Your Notebook TroubleshootingIf You Hear Loud, High-Pitched Feedback from the Speakers Audio ProblemsIf No Sound Is Audible If Sound Does Not RecordIf a DVD Plays Erratically CD-ROM and DVD ProblemsIf You Cannot Boot from a CD or DVD If You Get a Region Code Error When Playing a DVD MovieIf the Notebook Is On, But the Screen Is Blank Display ProblemsIf the Notebook Cannot Read a CD or DVD If a DVD Movie Does Not Fill the ScreenIf the Hard Drive Makes a Buzzing or Whining Noise Hard Drive ProblemsIf an External Display Does Not Work If the Notebook Hard Drive Does Not SpinHeat Problems If Files Are CorruptedIf the Notebook Gets Abnormally Hot If the TouchPad Moves the Pointer or Cursor While You Type Keyboard and Pointing Device ProblemsIf the Pointer Is Difficult to Control If the TouchPad Does Not WorkIf a Network Connection Responds Slowly Local Area Network LAN ProblemsIf the Built-In Network Adapter Does Not Connect to the LAN If You Cannot Log In to Netware ServersIf the Notebook Beeps But Does Not Start After Adding RAM Memory ProblemsIf a Message Reports That You Are Out of Memory If Memory Does Not Increase After Adding RAMModem Problems If the Modem Seems SlowIf the Modem Does Not Dial or No Dial Tone Is Detected If the Modem Dials Incorrectly If the Modem Dials, But Does Not ConnectIf the Modem Is Not Detected If the Modem Does Not Fax If the Modem Causes an Error MessageIf the Modem Dials, But You Cannot Hear It If the Modem Connects, But Transferred Data Is BadIf a Network PC Card Stops Communicating Properly PC Card Pcmcia ProblemsIf the Modem Clicks Repeatedly, But Does Not Connect If the Notebook Does Not Recognize a PC CardPerformance Problems If a PC Card Modem Is Not WorkingIf the Notebook Pauses or Runs Sluggishly Power and Battery Pack Problems If the Notebook Stops RespondingIf the Notebook Turns Off Immediately After It Turns On If the Notebook Has a Short Operating Time If the Time Remaining for the Battery Pack Is Not CorrectIf a Serial or Parallel Printer Does Not Print Printing ProblemsIf the Notebook Does Not Enter Standby Mode as Expected If the Notebook Does Not Enter Hibernation as ExpectedSerial, Parallel and USB Problems If a Serial Mouse Does Not WorkIf a Serial Modem Does Not Work Properly If the Serial or Parallel Port Is Not Working Startup ProblemsIf the Notebook Does Not Respond When You Turn It On If the Notebook Will Not Boot from Battery PowerIf the Notebook Stops Responding After Booting If the Notebook Will Not Boot from the Diskette DriveIf You Have Problems with Wireless 802.11 Communication Wireless ProblemsIf You Can Connect, But the Network Is Slow To Run the Bios Setup Utility Configuring Your NotebookMain Menu System Devices Menu Security Menu Boot Menu Updating Software and Drivers from the Web Using System Recovery FeaturesSafeguarding Your Data Operating System OS CD Repair OS CD Reinstall Restoring Software Applications Reinstalling DriversIndex Index Reference Guide Index-3 Index-4 Reference Guide Index-5 Index-6