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Exploring Your Computer’s Features

Setting up for communications

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.

TECHNICAL NOTE: You can also use ConfigFree to reconfigure Windows to disable the LAN port. For procedures, see “Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer” on page 336.

To disable the LAN port:1Click Start, click Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance.

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

3Select the appropriate network adapter.4Click Actions.5Select the Properties icon.

6Select the Do not use this device (disable) option from the Device usage drop-down.

7Click OK.Your LAN port is now disabled.

To enable the Ethernet LAN port, repeat steps one through four. Select the Use this device (enable) check box, and click OK.