Toshiba A130/A135 Accessing a network, Connecting your computer to a network

124	Exploring Your Computer’s Features
	Setting up for communications

2 Connect the other end to the RJ-11 wall jack.

(Sample Illustration) Connecting to a wall jack

NOTE	Connect the built-in modem only to ordinary analog phone lines.
	Never connect the built-in modem to a digital line (ISDN).
	Never connect the built-in modem to the digital connector on a
	public telephone or to a digital private branch exchange (PBX).
	Never connect the built-in modem to a key telephone system for
	residences or offices.
	Connection to any communication line other than an analog phone
	line could cause a computer system failure.

Now you are ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect to an online service or the Internet.

Connecting your computer to a network

You can connect your computer to a network to increase its capabilities and functionality using one of its communication ports.

Accessing a network

To access a network:

❖At the office, connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ45 jack on your computer. For specific information about connecting to the network, consult your network administrator.

❖While you are at home or traveling, you need a dial-up connection. Ask your network administrator for the telephone number of the network.