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User | Your computer comes with a preinstalled Ethernet interface. |
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Desktop | To connect to a network, proceed as follows: |
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VAIO | 2 | Click the Hardware tab and select Device Manager. |
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| The Device Manager screen appears with the list of devices. |
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Sony | 3 | Under Network Adapters, right click on Realtek RTL 8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC. |
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4 | Click Properties. |
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| 5 | Under Device Usage, select Use this device (enable). |
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| 6 | Click OK to close the Properties window. |
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| The Ethernet connection is now enabled. |
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✍For more information about connecting your VAIO desktop to the network, please consult the Hardware troubleshooting section of the
How to troubleshoot network problems
For help on connecting to a network, see your network administrator.