Asus E3101 user manual Network Connection, Twisted-Pair Cable

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4 Using the Notebook PC

Network Connection

Connect a network cable, with RJ-45 connectors on each end, to the modem/network port on the Note- book PC and the other end to a hub or switch. For 100 BASE-TX / 1000 BASE-T speeds, your network cable must be category 5 or better (not category 3) with twisted-pair wiring. If you plan on running the interface at 100/1000Mbps, it must be connected to a 100 BASE-TX / 1000 BASE-T hub (not a BASE-T4 hub). For 10Base-T, use category 3, 4, or 5 twisted-pair wiring. 10/100 Mbps Full-Duplex is supported on this Notebook PC but requires connection to a network switching hub with “duplex” enabled. The software default is to use the fastest setting so no user-intervention is required.

1000BASE-T (or Gigabit) is only supported on selected models.

Twisted-Pair Cable

The cable used to connect the Ethernet card to a host (generally a Hub or Switch) is called a straight-through Twisted Pair Ethernet (TPE). The end connectors are called RJ-45 connectors, which are not compatible with RJ-11 telephone connectors. If connecting two computers together without a hub in between, a crossover LAN cable is required (Fast-Ethernet model). (Gigabit models support auto-crossover so a crossover LAN cable is optional.)

Example of the Notebook PC connected to a Network Hub or Switch for use with the built-in Ethernet controller.

LAN connector is the larger of the two.

Network Hub or Switch

Network cable with RJ-45 connectors

WARNING! Only use analog telephone outlets. The built-in modem does not support the voltage used in digital phone systems. Do not connect the RJ-11 to digital phone systems found in many commercial buildings or else damage will occur!

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Contents Hardware User’s Manual Table of Contents Using the Notebook PC AppendixContents Introducing the Notebook PC About This User’s Manual Safety Precautions Battery safety warningCover Your Notebook PC Transportation PrecautionsAirplane Precautions Charge Your BatteriesPreparing your Notebook PC Open max 145 degreesIntroducing the Notebook PC Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PCCamera Indicator Top SidePower Switch Status Indicators topStatus Indicators front Multi-Position CameraBottom Side Cooling Fan Battery Lock SpringBattery Pack Memory RAM CompartmentDisplay Monitor Output Left SideLAN Port TV-Out PortAntenna Input Optical Drive Electronic Eject Right SideOptical Drive Emergency Eject location varies by model Front Side Flash Memory SlotRear Side Power DC InputKensington Lock Port Getting Started Power System Using AC PowerInstalling and Removing the Battery Pack Using Battery PowerBattery Care To install the battery pack To remove the battery packPower-On Self Test Post Powering on the Notebook PCSelf Monitoring and Reporting Technology Checking Battery Power Charging the Battery Pack Battery Calibration on selected modelsRestarting or Rebooting Power OptionsEmergency Shutdown Power Management Modes Sleep and Hibernate Thermal Power ControlFilled Sun Icon F5 Special Keyboard FunctionsColored Hot Keys Open Sun Icon F6Speaker Down Icon F11 Speaker Icons F10Speaker Up Icon F12 Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad Microsoft Windows KeysKeyboard as Cursors Switches and Status Indicators SwitchesStatus Indicators Multimedia Control Keys on selected models Using the Notebook PC Moving The Cursor Using the TouchpadPointing Device Scrolling on selected modelsTouchpad Usage Illustrations ClickingTappingCaring for the Touchpad Automatic Touchpad DisablingInserting an Expansion Card Storage DevicesExpansion Card Removing an Expansion CardOptical Drive Inserting an optical discRemoving an optical disc Emergency eject Using the Optical DriveListening to Audio CD Flash Memory Card Reader Flash Memory Card ExamplesRemoving/Installing the screws Removing/Installing the drive Hard Disk DriveInstalling a Memory Card Removing a Memory Card Memory RAMConnections Modem ConnectionNetwork Connection Twisted-Pair CableAd-hoc mode Wireless LAN Connection on selected modelsInfrastructure mode Windows Wireless Network Connection Connecting to a networkBluetooth-enabled mobile phones Bluetooth Wireless Connection on selected modelsTurning on and Launching Bluetooth Utility Bluetooth-enabled computers or PDAsEnabling TPM Security On Security page, set TPM Security to EnabledTrusted Platform Module TPM on selected models Clearing TPM Secured DataFingerprint Registration on selected models You must swipe your finger multiple times for Cable connection Antenna placementAntenna Connections on selected models DTV/FM antenna connectionUsing the Notebook PC Appendix USB Hub Optional Optional AccessoriesVehicle Power Adapter USB Flash Memory DiskUSB Keyboard and Mouse Optional ConnectionsPrinter Connection Bluetooth Mouse Setup optional Select Don’t use a passkey and click Next Operating System and Software Support SoftwareSystem Bios Settings Boot DevicePassword Check User Access Level Security SettingSave Changes Common Problems and Solutions Mechanical Problem FAN / Thermal Common Problems and SolutionsHardware Problem Power ON/OFF Error Service Specification, function, priceBlue screen with white text appears after system bootup Software Problem Asus bundled softwareUnknown Reason Blue screen with white text Software Problem Bios Updating the BiosCannot uninstall NIS Cannot login to MSN or Yahoo messenger servicesNIS is damaged and need reinstalling Symantec’s Norton Internet Security NISCommon Problems and Solutions Windows Vista Software Recovery Using Hard Disk PartitionUsing DVD on selected models Using the Recovery DVDGlossary ExpressCard CPU Central Processing UnitDevice Driver HardwareLaser Classifications Post Power On Self TestKensington Locks PCI Bus Peripheral Component Interconnect Local BusSystem Disk RAM Random Access MemorySuspend Mode TPM Trusted Platform Module on selected modelsRegional Playback Information Declarations and Safety StatementsDVD-ROM Drive Information Region DefinitionsNetwork Compatibility Declaration Internal Modem CompliancyOverview Non-Voice EquipmentCountry Applied More Testing Federal Communications Commission Statement CE Mark WarningFCC Radio Frequency RF Exposure Caution Statement FCC Radio Frequency Interference RequirementsTTE Directive 1999/5/EC Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains France Restricted Wireless Frequency BandsUL Safety Notices Power Safety RequirementNordic Lithium Cautions for lithium-ion batteries Service warning label Cdrh Regulations Optical Drive Safety Information Laser Safety InformationMacrovision Corporation Product Notice CTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built-in Modem Appendix a Security SoftwareNetwork