Toshiba Qosmio G15 Qosmio G15 Users Guide (PDF) - Page 141
Using the Ethernet LAN Port, Control Panel
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141 Exploring Your Options Setting up for communications 3 Enter the phone number of your network connection and let the program dial the number. The computer connects to the network. Using the Ethernet LAN Port When your computer starts, Windows attempts to contact a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. If the computer is not connected to a network, it may pause a few minutes as it waits for a reply. To avoid this delay, you can reconfigure Windows to disable the LAN port. TECHNICAL NOTE: You can also use ConfigFree to reconfigure Windows to disable the LAN port. For procedures, see "Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer" on page 283. To disable the LAN port: 1 Click Start, click Control Panel, then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the System icon, then click the Hardware tab, and then click the Device Manager button. 3 Select the appropriate network adapter. 4 Click Actions. 5 Select the Properties icon. 6 Select the Do not use this device (disable) option from the Device usage drop-down. 7 Click OK. Your LAN port is now disabled. To enable the Ethernet LAN port, repeat steps one through four. Select the Use this device (enable) check box, and click OK.