Lan -6, Connecting the lan cable – Toshiba Satellite M60 User Manual

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User’s Manual

Operating Basics

LAN

The computer is equipped with LAN circuits that support Ethernet LAN

(10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T), Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits

per second, 100BASE-TX), or Gigabit Ethernet LAN (1000megabits per

second, 1000BASE-T). This section describes how to connect/disconnect

to a LAN.
If you use Gigabit Ethernet LAN(1000megabits per second, 1000BASE-T),

be sure to connect with CAT5e or CAT6 cable.

Connecting the LAN cable

If you are using Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second,

100BASE-TX), be sure to connect with a CAT5 cable.

You cannot use a CAT3 cable.
If you are using Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T),

you can connect with either a CAT5 or a CAT3 cable.
If you use Gigabit Ethernet LAN(1000megabits per second, 1000BASE-T),

be sure to connect with CAT5e or CAT6 cable.
To connect the LAN cable, follow the steps below.
1. Turn off the power to the computer and to all external devices

connected to the computer.

2. Plug one end of the cable into the LAN jack. Press gently until you hear

the latch click into place.

Connecting the LAN cable

3. Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN hub connector. Check with

your LAN administrator before connecting to a hub.

Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake-up on

LAN is enabled.

Wake-up on LAN does not work without the AC adapter.

Leave it connected, if you are using this feature.

The computer must be configured properly before connecting to a LAN.

Logging onto a LAN using the computer’s default settings could cause a

malfunction in LAN operation. Check with your LAN administrator

regarding set-up procedures.

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