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

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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 device,

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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 the network and the computer.

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

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