
IMPORTANT: Consult with your information services department before loading a network driver or changing a network setting.
Turning a LAN Connection On and Off
To conserve power, you can turn a LAN connection off and on as you work.
To turn off a LAN connection—
1.Log off the network.
2.Disconnect the network cable.
To turn on a LAN connection—
1.Connect the network cable.
2.Log on to the network.
Accessing the Network at Startup
A network computer model supports both the PXE (Preboot eXecution Environment) and RPL (Remote Program Load) preboot network protocols.
To connect to your PXE or RPL server during startup—Press
F12 when the “Network Service Boot” message appears very briefly in the
To set the computer to connect to your PXE or RPL server at
start
Reinstalling or Updating Drivers (Windows 95 or Windows 98)
To update or reinstall modem and LAN drivers:
■First, uninstall the currently loaded modem drivers.
■Second, uninstall the currently loaded LAN drivers.
■Third, install or restore the LAN drivers.
■Fourth, install or restore the modem drivers.
After completing the installation or restoration, Compaq recommends that you confirm the network protocol.