Sony PCG-NVR23 - Manual (Page 52)

Using Ethernet and Dial-up connections
Local area networks (LANs) comprise a group of computers and associated devices within a small geographic area, such as
a home or office building. For setting up LANs, Ethernet is a widely installed technology. Your computer accommodates both
10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Ethernet connections, with data transfer speeds of between 10 and 100 Mbps, depending on
the Ethernet cable.
To set up an Ethernet LAN
1. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into your computer's Ethernet port and the other into the network
connection.
Connecting an Ethernet cable
2. Click Start, point to All Programs, Accessories, Communications, and click Network Setup Wizard. The Network
Setup Wizard appears.
3. Click Next.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Warning: Only connect 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX cables to the Ethernet port. Do not connect any other
type of network cable or phone cable. Connecting cables other than those listed above may result in an electric current
overload and could cause a malfunction, excessive heat, or fire in the port. To connect the unit to the network, contact
your network administrator.
You can connect to your company network from a remote location and use data, applications, and network resources. See
Microsoft
® Windows ® Help and Support in the Start menu for more information.
To connect to a remote network using a telephone or Ethernet cable
1. Connect your computer to an Ethernet or telephone cable. See To set up an Ethernet LAN and Connecting a
Telephone Cable for more information.
2. From the Start menu, point to All Programs, Accessories, Communications, and click New Connection Wizard.
3. Click Next. If you are prompted to the Local Information dialog box, follow the on-screen instructions.
4. Click "Connect to the network at my workplace," and then click Next.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
6. Ask your network administrator for the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to an existing network.
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