Lenovo M5400 Touch Laptop User Guide - Lenovo B5400, M5400, M5400 Touch - Page 14

Connecting to a wired network, Hardware connection, Software configuration

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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer  Connecting to a wired network Wired connections are a reliable and safe way to connect the computer to the Internet. Cable Cable Internet services use a cable modem connected to the residential cable TV line. DSL DSL is a family of related technologies that bring highspeed network access to homes and small businesses over ordinary telephone lines. Hardware connection: Cable DSL TV cable Telephone line Splitter * * Splitter * * Cable modem * DSL modem * * * * Not supplied. Note: The above diagrams are for reference only. Actual connection method may vary. Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure your computer. 8

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Chapter 1. Getting to know your computer
Connecting to a wired network
Wired connections are a reliable and safe way to connect the computer to the
Internet.
Hardware connection:
Software configuration
Consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details on how to configure
your computer.
Cable
Cable Internet services use a cable modem connected to
the residential cable TV line.
DSL
DSL is a family of related technologies that bring
highspeed network access to homes and small
businesses over ordinary telephone lines.
Note:
The above diagrams are for reference only. Actual connection method may vary.
*
*
*
*
TV cable
Splitter *
Cable modem *
* Not supplied.
Telephone line
Splitter *
DSL modem *
Cable
DSL