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Connecting to a network, Setting up a wired Ethernet network connection

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Connecting to a network This section describes connecting to the Internet through a wired or wireless connection.  Your computer supports a wireless or wired LAN that connects to other devices, such as a printer.  The network connection to the Internet is usually through a broadband modem (digital subscriber line [DSL] or cable), which requires a separate subscription. Wireless access point and Internet service are required and are not included. First-time wireless network installation requires that you: 1 Purchase high-speed Internet service from an Internet service provider (ISP). 2 Purchase a broadband modem (DSL or cable). This may be provided by the ISP. 3 Purchase and install a wireless router (sold separately), if one is required. Setting up a wired Ethernet network connection The Ethernet connection may be called a network interface adapter, network interface card, or NIC. It provides a high-speed or broadband connection to an Ethernet (10BaseT) or Fast Ethernet (100BaseT) network. After you connect this interface to a network, such as a LAN, you can connect to the Internet through the network. 1 Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet (RJ-45) connector (A) on the back of the computer, and to the network router or LAN device. B B LAN A 2 With the computer turned on, check the indicator lights (B) next to the Ethernet connector for the status:  ACTIVITY - Lit yellow during network data transfer activity  LINK - Lit green when there is a valid network connection Setting up a wireless network connection (Select models only)  You can connect the computer to a wireless network supporting IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g.  You need an existing wireless LAN with an Internet connection. Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for further information.  To verify that the integrated WLAN device is installed on the computer correctly, see "Checking the wireless LAN device installation" on page 10. For more information about setting up a wireless network, click Start, click Help and Support, and then type Setting up a wireless network into the Search Help box and press Enter. 8 Getting Started (features vary by model)

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Getting Started (features vary by model)
Connecting to a network
This section describes connecting to the Internet through a wired or wireless connection.
Your computer supports a wireless or wired LAN that connects to other devices, such as
a printer.
The network connection to the Internet is usually through a broadband modem (digital
subscriber line [DSL] or cable), which requires a separate subscription.
Wireless access point and Internet service are required and are not included. First-time
wireless network installation requires that you:
1
Purchase high-speed Internet service from an Internet service provider (ISP).
2
Purchase a broadband modem (DSL or cable). This may be provided by the ISP.
3
Purchase and install a wireless router (sold separately), if one is required.
Setting up a wired Ethernet network connection
The Ethernet connection may be called a network interface adapter, network interface card,
or NIC. It provides a high-speed or broadband connection to an Ethernet (10BaseT) or Fast
Ethernet (100BaseT) network. After you connect this interface to a network, such as a LAN,
you can connect to the Internet through the network.
1
Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet (RJ-45) connector (
A
) on the back of the
computer, and to the network router or LAN device.
2
With the computer turned on, check the indicator lights (
B
) next to the Ethernet connector
for the status:
ACTIVITY —
Lit yellow during network data transfer activity
LINK —
Lit green when there is a valid network connection
Setting up a wireless network connection
(Select models only)
You can connect the computer to a wireless network supporting IEEE 802.11b or
802.11g.
You need an existing wireless LAN with an Internet connection. Consult your Internet
Service Provider (ISP) for further information.
To verify that the integrated WLAN device is installed on the computer correctly, see
“Checking the wireless LAN device installation” on page 10.
For more information about setting up a wireless network, click
Start
, click
Help and
Support
, and then type
Setting up a wireless network
into the Search Help box and
press Enter.
LAN
B
B
A