Toshiba Portege R500-S5005 Toshiba Online Users Guide for Portege R500 - Page 121

Exploring Your Computer's Features Setting up for communications 121 7 Click OK to close the properties dialog box for that specific modem. 8 Click OK to close the Phone and Modem Options dialog box. 9 Close the Control Panel. Connecting your computer to a network You can connect your computer to a network to increase its capabilities and functionality using one of its communication ports. Accessing a network To access a network: ❖ At the office, connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ45 jack on your computer. For specific information about connecting to the network, consult your network administrator. Many hotels, airports, and offices offer Wi-Fi® access. If your computer has Wi-Fi®, ask them for help when connecting to their Wi-Fi® network. ❖ While you are at home or traveling, you need a dial-up connection. Ask your network administrator for the telephone number of the network. Setting up the connection To set up an office connection, consult your network administrator for network settings and additional considerations. To set up a dial-up connection, use the Connect to the Internet Wizard: 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, and then Connect to the Internet. 2 Click Dial Up. 3 Enter the phone number and account information of your Internet connection. 4 Click Connect and let the program dial the number. The computer connects to the Internet.