Toshiba M50 user manual Lan, Connecting the LAN cable

Operating Basics

LAN

The computer is equipped with networking hardware that supports Ethernet LAN (10megabits per second, 10BASE-T) and Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-TX). This section describes how to connect/disconnect to a LAN.

Do not install or remove an optional memory module while the Wake-up on LAN feature is enabled.

The Wake-up on LAN feature does not work on battery power, you should always leave the computer connected to the AC adapter if you are using this feature.

Connecting the LAN cable

The computer must be configured properly before connecting to a LAN. Logging onto a LAN using the computer's default settings could cause a malfunction in LAN operation. Check with your LAN administrator regarding set-up procedures.

If you are using Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T), you can connect using either a CAT5 or a CAT3 cable.

If you are using 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet, you must connect using a CAT5 cable.

To connect the LAN cable, follow the steps below.

1.Turn off the power to the computer and to all external devices connected to the computer.

2.Plug one end of the cable into the LAN jack. Press gently until you hear the latch click into place.

Connecting the LAN cable

3.Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN hub connector. Check with your LAN administrator before connecting to a hub.

TOSHIBA M50 4-6