Dell XPS 420 Network and the computer, Gbps network and the computer, To the network, Operation

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5link integrity • Green — A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps

	light	network and the computer.
		• Orange — A good connection exists between a 100-Mbps
		network and the computer.
		• Yellow — A good connection exists between a 1000-Mbps
		(1-Gbps) network and the computer.
		• Off — The computer is not detecting a physical connection
		to the network.
6	network adapter	NOTICE: Do not plug a telephone cable into the network
	connector	adapter connector.
		Use the network adapter connector to attach your computer
		to a network or broadband device. Connect one end of a
		network cable to either a network jack or your network or
		broadband device, and then 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.
		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).
		NOTE: 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.
7	network activity	Flashes a yellow light when the computer is transmitting or
	light	receiving network data. A high volume of network traffic may
		make this light appear to be in a steady "on" state.
8	surround sound	Use the (black) surround sound connector to attach
	connector	multichannel-capable speakers.
		On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card.
9	line-in	Use the (blue) line-in connector to attach a record/playback
	connector	device such as a cassette player, CD player, or VCR.
		On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card.
10	line-	Use the (green) line-out connector to attach headphones
	out/headphone	and most speakers with integrated amplifiers.
	connector	On computers with a sound card, use the connector on the card.

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