Asus A8F user manual Network Connection, Twisted-Pair Cable

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Using the Notebook PC 4

Network Connection

Connect a network cable, with RJ-45 connectors on each end, to the modem/network port on the Notebook 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

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Contents E2378 / Mar Hardware User’s ManualContents Contents Contents Introducing the Notebook PC Introducing the Notebook PCAppendix About This User’s ManualBattery safety warning Safety PrecautionsTransportation Precautions Airplane PrecautionsCover Your Notebook PC Charge Your Batteries Preparing your Notebook PC Introducing the Notebook PC Basic sides of the Notebook PC Knowing the PartsKnowing the Parts Top SideStatus Indicators front Power SwitchStatus Indicators top Knowing the Parts Camera on selected modelsBottom Side Battery Pack Battery Lock SpringKnowing the Parts Memory RAM Compartment Hard Disk Drive CompartmentFlash Memory Slot Left SideOptical Drive Optical Drive Electronic Eject Optical Drive Emergency EjectMicrophone Input Jack Mic Knowing the Parts IEEE1394 PortSpdif Output Jack Headphone Output JackRight Side Infrared Port IrDA on selected modelsAir Vents Front Side Rear Side Knowing the Parts LAN Port Knowing the Parts Getting Started Power System Using AC PowerGetting Started Battery Care Using Battery PowerInstalling and Removing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack To remove the battery packPower-On Self Test Post Powering on the Notebook PCCharging the Battery Pack Checking Battery PowerRestarting or Rebooting Powering OFFEmergency Shutdown Colored Hot Keys Special Keyboard FunctionsMicrosoft Windows Keys Keyboard as a Numeric KeypadKeyboard as Cursors Switches and Status Indicators Status Indicators Front edge Power Indicator Status IndicatorsBattery Charge Indicator Bluetooth IndicatorGetting Started Using the Notebook PC OS Operating System Using the Notebook PCSupport Software Touchpad activation with external USB mousePointing Device Using the TouchpadMoving The Cursor Scrolling on selected modelsClickingTapping Touchpad Usage IllustrationsCaring for the Touchpad Dragging-ClickingDragging-TappingExpressCard Storage DevicesInserting an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCardInserting an optical disc Optical Drive Optical Drive Cont’ Using the Optical Drive Emergency eject Removing an optical disc Listening to Audio CDFlash Memory Card Reader Hard Disk DriveSupported Memory Types Modem Connection ConnectionsTwisted-Pair Cable Network ConnectionWireless LAN Connection on selected models Ad-hoc modeInfrastructure mode Bluetooth Wireless Connection on selected models Power Management Modes Thermal Power Control Power State SummaryStand by and Hibernate Appendix USB Hub Optional Optional AccessoriesUSB 2.0 Slim Combo Drive Optional USB Flash Memory DiskWireless LAN USB Adapter Wireless LAN CardUSB Floppy Disk Drive USB Keyboard and MousePrinter Connection Optional ConnectionsGlossary Clock Throttling Appendix Byte Binary TermCPU Central Processing Unit Device DriverLaser Classifications Appendix a Kensington LocksPCI Bus Peripheral Component Interconnect Local Bus PC Cards PcmciaRAM Random Access Memory Appendix Post Power On Self TestSuspend Mode ROM Read Only MemoryDVD-ROM Drive Information Declarations and Safety StatementsRegional Playback Information Region DefinitionsOverview Internal Modem CompliancyNetwork Compatibility Declaration Non-Voice EquipmentInternal Modem Compliancy Country Applied More TestingCE Mark Warning Federal Communications Commission StatementFCC Radio Frequency Interference Requirements FCC RF Exposure Guidelines Wireless ClientsFCC Radio Frequency Exposure Caution Statement Declaration of Conformity R&TTE directive 1999/5/ECFrance Restricted Wireless Frequency Bands Wireless Operation Channel for Different DomainsPower Safety Requirement UL Safety NoticesNordic Cautions for Notebook PC with Lithium-Ion Battery Service warning label Optical Drive Safety Information Laser Safety InformationCdrh Regulations Macrovision Corporation Product NoticeCTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built-in Modem Appendix a Software SecurityNetwork Service and Support