Toshiba C6602-1001M1 Accessing a network, Setting up the connection, Using the Ethernet LAN Port, To access a network:, The computer connects to the network

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Accessing a networkTo 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.

❖Wirelessly, you need an optional wireless networking PC Card or an optional Bluetooth™ or Wi-Fi™module. For more information about wireless networking, refer to your wireless network device documentation or contact your authorized Toshiba service provider.

Setting up the connection

To set up an office connection, consult your network administrator for network settings and additional considerations.

To set up a dial-up connection, use the New Connection Wizard:1Click Start and point to All Programs.2Point to Accessories, then to Communications, and click New Connection Wizard.

3Enter the phone number of your network connection and let the program dial the number.

The computer connects to the network.Using the Ethernet LAN Port

When your computer starts, Windows attempts to contact a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. 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.