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Cannot connect to the wireless router, Connecting to a local area network (LAN)

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A list showing the available WLANs is displayed. If you are in a hotspot where several WLANs are active, several will be displayed. 4. Select a network, and then click Remove. Cannot connect to the wireless router If you are trying to connect to the wireless router and are unsuccessful, reset the wireless router by removing power from the router for 10 to 15 seconds. If the computer still cannot make a connection to a WLAN, restart the wireless router. For details, refer to the router manufacturer's instructions. Connecting to a local area network (LAN) Connecting to a local area network (LAN) requires an 8-pin, RJ-45 network cable (not included). If the network 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 network cable: 1. Plug the network cable into the network jack (1) on the computer. 2. Plug the other end of the cable into a network wall jack (2). 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. Connecting to a local area network (LAN) 25

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A list showing the available WLANs is displayed. If you are in a hotspot where several WLANs are
active, several will be displayed.
4.
Select a network, and then click
Remove
.
Cannot connect to the wireless router
If you are trying to connect to the wireless router and are unsuccessful, reset the wireless router by
removing power from the router for 10 to 15 seconds.
If the computer still cannot make a connection to a WLAN, restart the wireless router. For details, refer
to the router manufacturer's instructions.
Connecting to a local area network (LAN)
Connecting to a local area network (LAN) requires an 8-pin, RJ-45 network cable (not included). If the
network 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 network cable:
1.
Plug the network cable into the network jack
(1)
on the computer.
2.
Plug the other end of the cable into a network wall jack
(2)
.
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.
Connecting to a local area network (LAN)
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