Dell T8243, DHP Link integrity light, Attached, Reliable operation, Network activity light, State

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1	link integrity light	• Green — A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the
			computer.

•Orange — A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps network and the computer.

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

2	network adapter	To attach your computer to a network or broadband device, connect one end of a
	connector	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 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.
3	network activity light	Flashes a yellow light when the computer is transmitting or receiving network data. A
		high volume of network traffic may make this light appear to be in a steady "on"
		state.
4	modem connector	Use the modem connector to connect your computer to the Internet.
5	surround sound	Use the black surround sound connector to attach multichannel-capable speakers.
	connector
6	line-in connector	Use the blue line-in connector to attach a record/playback device such as a cassette
		player, CD player, or VCR.

On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card.

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