Modem and Network Connections

To connect to a LAN:

1.Check that the existing LAN supports Ethernet 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX connections.

2.Plug the purchased network cable into the notebook RJ-45 jack 1.

3.Plug the other end into the LAN network jack 2.

4.Windows automatically detects and sets up a LAN connection. To edit settings, open Network Connections in Control Panel.

Two lights on the RJ-45 jack indicate the connection status 3:

■The yellow light indicates network activity.

■The green light indicates that a link is present.

Connecting an RJ-45 network cable

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