Toshiba GMAD00134010 manual 123, Setting up the connection, How to disable the Ethernet LAN port

Exploring Your Computer’s Features	123
Setting up for communications

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 then All Programs.

2Click Accessories, 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.

How to disable the Ethernet LAN port

When your computer starts, the Windows® operating system 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 the Windows® operating system to disable the LAN port.

To disable the LAN port:

1Click Start, Control Panel, and 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.