Gateway LX6200 8513217 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide - Page 23
Connecting to a broadband, modem or network, Connecting a dial-up modem
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www.gateway.com Connecting to a broadband modem or network Important Your computer has a built-in Ethernet (network) jack. For information about setting up a wired or wireless Ethernet network, see your online User Guide. You can connect your computer to a broadband (cable or DSL) modem or to a wired Ethernet network. To connect to a broadband modem or to an Ethernet network: 1 Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack on the back of your computer. 2 Insert the other end of the network cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or network jack. Connecting a dial-up modem Warning To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. Your computer may have a 56K modem that you can use with a standard telephone line to connect to the Internet or to fax documents. To connect the modem: 1 Insert one end of the modem cable into the modem jack on the modem at the back of your computer. 2 Insert the other end of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack. (The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines.) 3 If you want, connect a telephone to the PHONE jack on the modem at the back of your computer. 17