6 | network adapter | To attach your computer to a network or broadband device, | |
| connector | connect one end of a network cable to either a network jack or | |
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| your network or broadband device. Connect the other end of | |
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| the network cable to the network adapter connector on your | |
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| computer. A click indicates that the network cable has been | |
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| securely attached. |
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| Do not plug a telephone cable into the network connector. | |
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| On computers with an additional network connector card, use | |
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| the connectors on the card and on the back of the computer | |
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| when setting up multiple network connections (such as a | |
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| separate intra- and extranet). | |
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| It is recommended that you use Category 5 wiring and | |
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| connectors for your network. If you must use Category 3 | |
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| wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to ensure reliable | |
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| operation. |
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7 | network activity | Flashes a yellow light when the computer is transmitting or | |
| light | receiving network data. A high volume of network traffic may | |
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| make this light appear to be in a steady "on" state. | |
8 | serial connectors | Connect a serial device, such as a handheld device, to the | |
| (2) | serial port. If necessary,1 | the address for this port can be |
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| modified through "System Setup" on page 89. | |
9 | PS/2 keyboard | If you have a standard PS/2 keyboard, plug it into the purple | |
| connector | keyboard connector. If you have a USB keyboard, plug it into a | |
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| USB connector. |
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10 | USB 2.0 | It is recommended that you use the front USB connectors for | |
| connectors (5) | devices that you connect occasionally, such as flash memory | |
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| keys or cameras, or for bootable USB devices. | |
Use the back USB connectors for devices that typically remain connected, such as printers and keyboards.
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