Connecting to a broadband modem or network | eMachines EM001

Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started

Connecting to a broadband modem or network

Important

Your computer may be equipped with a built-in Ethernet (network) jack. For information about setting up a wired or wireless Ethernet network.

You can connect your computer to a cable or

DSL (broadband) modem or to a wired

Ethernet network.

To connect to a broadband modem or to an

Ethernet network:

1Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack on the back of your computer. For the location, see “Back” on page 4.

2Insert the other end of the network cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or network jack.

Connecting a dial-up modem

Warning

To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord.

Your computer may have a 56K modem that you can use with a standard telephone line to connect to the internet or fax documents.

To connect the modem:

1Insert one end of the modem cable into the modem jack on the modem at the back of your computer. For the location, see “Back” on page 4.

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Contents

User Guide Page Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Product servicing Disposal instructions Energy Star Tips and information for comfortable use Finding your comfort zone Taking care of your vision Page Contents Viii Chapter About this guide Product Registration Front Component Icon Description Back Hdmi Setting Up and Getting Started Working safely and comfortably Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain Preparing power connections Protecting from power source problems Checking the voltage selection Connecting to a broadband modem or network Connecting a dial-up modem Using the World Wide Web Connecting to a Web site Downloading files Wired Ethernet networking Using a routerEthernet networking Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet Equipment you need for a router-based Ethernet network Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works ImportantPage Router WAN port Testing your network Configuring the TCP/IP protocolEstablishing your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the workgroup Sharing drives and printers Adding a printer to your networkSharing resources Click Advanced Sharing, then click Share this folder Creating a shortcut to a network drive Using the networkViewing shared drives and folders Printing files across the network Opening files across the networkCopying files across the network Troubleshooting Troubleshooting First steps Add-in cards AudioCD or DVD drives DVD drivesPage Hard drive Expansion cardsFile management Page Internet See also Modem dial-up onPage Keyboard Memory Modem dial-up Memory card readerModem cable or DSL Help Page Monitor Mouse Networks Optical disc drivesPage Passwords Power Printer Sound Recovering your system Creating recovery discs Driver and application backup disc Recovering pre-installed software and drivers Recovering from within Windows OS Returning your system to its factory condition Recovering from the hard drive during startup Recovering from your recovery discs Telephone support Before calling Customer Care See the troubleshooting section of this chapter Self-help Appendix a FCC notice Operation conditions Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Laser compliance statement Digital audio output statement Radio device regulatory notice General Declaration of Conformity Article 3.1b EMC Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Page V09A3