Locate the RJ-45 port on the back of the computer. (Refer to the illustration that matches your system.)

RJ-45 port

To connect the network interface adapter to the network:

1Plug the network cable into the RJ-45 port on the network adapter. The port is located on the back of the computer.

Note: Do not connect a telephone cable (RJ-11 connector) to the network adapter port (RJ-45).

2Plug the other end of the network cable into a 10BaseT or a 100BaseT port on the network hub.

Note: The hub is a device to which all computers on the network are connected.

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Warning: DO NOT plug the network cable into a telephone jack. Although the plug on the network cable looks similar to the plug on a telephone cable, they are not the same.

3With the computer turned on, check the LEDs (light-emitting diodes) on the network adapter. The LEDs on each type of network adapter are described below. (Refer to the illustration that matches your system.)

LEDs

10 LNK — Lit green when connected to a 10BaseT port

100 LNK — Lit green when connected to a 100BaseT port

ACT — Lit during network data transfer activity