Toshiba Tecra A8 Connecting your computer to a network

Exploring Your Computer’s Features	141
Setting up for communications

2Connect the other end to the RJ-11 wall jack.

(Sample Illustration) Connecting to a wall jack

NOTE	Connect the built-in modem only to ordinary analog phone
	lines.
	Never connect the built-in modem to a digital line (ISDN).
	Never connect the built-in modem to the digital connector on a
	public telephone or to a digital private branch exchange (PBX).
	Never connect the built-in modem to a key telephone system
	for residences or offices.
	Connection to any communication line other than an analog
	phone line could cause a PC system failure.

Now you are ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect to an online service or the Internet.

Connecting your computer to a network

You can connect your computer to a network to increase its capabilities and functionality using one of its communication ports.