The Ethernet connection, which may be called network interface adapter, Network Interface Card, or NIC, provides a
1Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet connector (A) on the back of the computer, and to the network router or LAN device.
AEthernet connector
BEthernet indicator lights
2With the computer turned on, check the indicator lights (B) next to the Ethernet connector for the status:
ACTIVITY — Lit yellow during network data transfer activity
LINK — Lit green when there is a valid network connection
NOTE: Your Ethernet connector may have only one indicator light.
NOTE: For optimum performance, all of your network
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