Learning the Basics

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Setting up for communications

telephone number. To set up the network connection, use the Remote Desktop Connection command:

1Click Start and point to All Programs.

2Point to Accessories, then to Communications, and click Remote Desktop Connection.

3Enter the phone number of your network connection and click Connect.

The computer connects with the network.

Using the Ethernet LAN port

If your computer has an integrated 10/100 Ethernet LAN port, the operating system attempts to contact a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server when it starts. If the computer is not connected to a network, it may pause a few minutes as it waits for a reply. To avoid this delay, you can reconfigure Windows to disable the LAN port.

To disable the LAN port:

1Click Start, then click Control Panel.

2Double-click the System icon, click the Hardware tab, and then click the Device Manager button.

3Select Intel® Pro/100 VE Network Connection in Network Adapters.

4Click the Properties icon on the toolbar.

5Choose the Do not use this device (disable) option from the Device usage drop-down.

6Click OK.

Your LAN port is now disabled.

To enable the LAN port:

1Click Start, and then click Control Panel.