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Connecting to a wired network

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Chapter 3: What's next? 3. Connect your computer to the wireless network: a. Click the network icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. b. Select a network. c. Click Connect. d. If required, enter the security key. e. Test the wireless network by opening your Web browser and accessing a Web site. Connecting to a wired network Connecting to a wired network requires an RJ-11 modem cable (not included with the computer) or an RJ-45 network cable (not included with the computer). If the cable contains noise suppression circuitry 1, which prevents interference from TV and radio reception, orient the circuitry end of the cable 2 toward the computer. To connect the cable: Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug a modem or telephone cable into the RJ-45 (network) jack. 1. Plug the cable into the jack 1 on the computer. 2. Plug the other end of the cable into a wall jack 2. Notebook Essentials 13

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Notebook Essentials
13
Chapter 3: What's next?
3.
Connect your computer to the wireless network:
a.
Click the network icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
b.
Select a network.
c.
Click
Connect
.
d.
If required, enter the security key.
e.
Test the wireless network by opening your Web browser and accessing a Web site.
Connecting to a wired network requires an RJ-11 modem cable (not included with the
computer) or an RJ-45 network cable (not included with the computer). If the cable contains
noise suppression circuitry
1
, which prevents interference from TV and radio reception,
orient the circuitry end of the cable
2
toward the computer.
To connect the cable:
Å
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not
plug a modem or telephone cable into the RJ-45 (network) jack.
1.
Plug the cable into the jack
1
on the computer.
2.
Plug the other end of the cable into a wall jack
2
.
Connecting to a wired network