Toshiba Satellite 2805-S202 User Guide - Page 83
Setting up for communications
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Learning the Basics 83 Setting up for communications Setting up for communications To communicate across the telephone lines with another computer, you need: A modem (a 56Kflex modem comes with your computer) A telephone line A communications program In essence, the telephone line is just a very long data cable that connects to another computer. You use a communications program to converse with the other computer or network. For the simplest of connections, you can use a terminal emulator program such as Microsoft's HyperTerminal. Connecting to America Online® requires a specialized communications program supplied by AOL to you at no charge. To connect to the Internet, you need a Web browser, such as Microsoft's Internet Explorer. To connect your computer to a network, you need either: A network card (to connect to the network's communication system) A modem (to connect to the network through a dial-up connection) For specific information about connecting to the LAN or WAN, consult your network administrator. To use a dial-up connection, see Connecting your computer to a network on page 82. Part I: Getting to Know Your Computer