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Setting Up the, Network Interface Adapter

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Internet Upgrading to V.92 Your modem driver can be upgraded to enable certain V.92 features. For information, go to the Support Web site listed in the Support Guide, click the support link, type Pavilion V.92 into the search box, and then click the arrow to the right of the box. Follow the instructions provided. Important: Your ISP must support the V.92 standard in order to use any of the V.92 features. Also, to use the Modem on Hold (MOH) feature, you must subscribe to call waiting or other call management services from your telephone service company. Setting Up the Network Interface Adapter The network interface adapter (also called a network interface card, or NIC) provides a high-performance connection to an Ethernet (10BaseT) or Fast Ethernet (100BaseT) network. After this adapter is connected to a LAN (local area network), you can connect to the Internet through the LAN. For information about high-speed providers, click the easy Internet sign-up icon found on the desktop or in the Start menu under All Programs. This network connection also allows you to share printers, data, and other devices among your PCs. Note: Your PC may not come with a network interface adapter. Quick Start Guide 47

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Quick Start Guide
47
Internet
Upgrading to V.92
Your modem driver can be upgraded to enable
certain V.92 features. For information, go to the
Support Web site listed in the
Support Guide
,
click the support link, type
Pavilion V.92
into the
search box, and then click the arrow to the right
of the box. Follow the instructions provided.
Important:
Your ISP must support the V.92 standard
in order to use any of the V.92 features. Also, to
use the Modem on Hold (MOH) feature, you must
subscribe to call waiting or other call management
services from your telephone service company.
Setting Up the
Network Interface Adapter
The network interface adapter (also called a
network interface card, or
NIC
) provides a
high-performance connection to an Ethernet
(10BaseT) or Fast Ethernet (100BaseT) network.
After this adapter is connected to a LAN
(local area network), you can connect to the
Internet through the LAN. For information about
high-speed providers, click the
easy Internet
sign-up
icon found on the desktop or in the
Start menu under All Programs.
This network connection also allows you to
share printers, data, and other devices among
your PCs.
Note:
Your PC may not come with a network interface
adapter.