Modem and Network Connections

Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN)

Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN)

LANs give you access to network resources, such as printers and file servers on your corporate network, and possibly to the Internet. To connect to a LAN:

1.Check that the existing LAN supports Ethernet 10Base-T (10 Mbps) or 100Base-TX (100 Mbps) connections.

2.Plug the LAN cable (not supplied) into the built-in LAN port. The cable must have an RJ-45 connector.

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

See Windows Help for information about setting up and using LAN connections. Select Start > Help and Support. Contact your network administrator for network information.

Two lights next to the LAN port indicate the status of the connection:

•The yellow light indicates network activity.

•The green light indicates a 100 Mbps link.

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