Operating Basics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Indicator status

Indication

 

 

 

 

Indicator off

Wireless communication switch is set to off.

 

 

Automatic power down because of overheating.

 

 

Power malfunction.

 

 

 

 

Indicator glows

Wireless communication switch is on. Wireless

 

 

LAN is turned on by an application.

If you used the Task Bar to disable Wireless LAN, you will need to restart the computer to re-enable it. Alternatively, you can also follow this procedure:

1.In the Control Panel, click Performance and Maintenance, then System.

2.Select the Hardware tab.

3.Click the Device Manager. The Device Manager window opens. Click Network adaptors.

4.Select your preferred Network adaptor, then click the Enable button in the tool bar.

LAN

The computer has built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T) and Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-TX). This section describes how to connect/disconnect to a LAN.

LAN cable types

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 Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-TX), be sure to connect with a CAT5 cable or higher. You cannot use a CAT3 cable.

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

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