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1network activity Flashes a yellow light when the computer is transmitting

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or receiving network data. A high volume of network traffic

 

may make this light appear to be in a steady "on" state.

2network adapter To attach your computer to a network or broadband

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device, connect one end of a network cable to either a

 

network port or your network or broadband device.

 

Connect the other end of the network cable to the network

 

adapter connector on the back panel of your computer. A

 

click indicates that the network cable has been securely

 

attached.

 

NOTE: Do not plug a telephone cable into the network

 

connector.

 

On computers with a network connector card, use the

 

connector on the card.

 

It is recommended that you use Category 5 wiring and

 

connectors for your network. If you must use Category 3

 

wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to ensure

 

reliable operation.

3link integrity light • Green — A good connection exists between a 10/100 Mbps network and the computer.

Off — The computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network.

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