Toshiba Tecra 9100 User Guide - Page 140
Using the Ethernet LAN Port, Setting up a wireless connection, Start, Control Panel, System, Hardware
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140 Exploring Your Options Exchanging data with another computer 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. To disable the LAN port: 1 Click Start, then Control Panel. 2 Double-click the System icon, click the Hardware tab, and then click the Device Manager button. NOTE: It is recommended that the Control Panel window be set to Classic View to access the System icon. 3 Select the network adapter in Network Adapters. 4 Click the Properties icon on the toolbar. 5 Select the Do not use this device (disable) option from the Device usage drop-down. 6 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. Setting up a wireless connection For information on how to set up a wireless connection, refer to your wireless networking device documentation or your network administrator.