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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

 

 

your network or broadband device. Connect the other end of

 

 

the network cable to the network adapter connector on your

 

 

computer. A click indicates that the network cable has been

 

 

securely attached.

 

 

Do not plug a telephone cable into the network connector.

 

 

On computers with an additional network connector card, use

 

 

the connectors on the card and on the back of the computer

 

 

when setting up multiple network connections (such as

 

 

a separate intra- and extranet).

 

 

Dell recommends 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.

 

 

 

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network

Flashes a yellow light when the computer is transmitting or

 

activity light

receiving network data. A high volume of network traffic may

 

 

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

 

 

 

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serial

Connect a serial device, such as a handheld device, to the

 

connectors (2)

serial port. If necessary, the address for this port can be

 

 

modified through "System Setup" in your User’s Guide.

 

 

 

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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 USB connector.

 

 

 

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USB 2.0

Dell recommends that you use the front USB connectors for

 

connectors (5)

devices that you connect occasionally, such as flash memory

 

 

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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Dell T5400 Network adapter, Securely attached, When setting up multiple network connections such as, Serial, PS/2 keyboard