Connecting the modem to a telephone line, Connecting your computer to a network – Toshiba Satellite 5205 Series User Manual
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If the modem isn’t working properly, click
Troubleshooting and follow the instructions.
8
Click OK to close the Properties box, then the Phone and
Modem Options windows.
9
Close the Control Panel.
Connecting the modem to a telephone line
Before you can use the modem, you must connect it to a
standard voice-grade telephone line. See
TECHNICAL NOTE: If you are using the telephone line at home,
disable Call Waiting before you connect through the modem. Call
Waiting interrupts data transmission.
Connecting your computer to a network
You can connect your computer to a network to increase its
capabilities and functionality.
Accessing a network
To access:
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A wired network at the office, connect an Ethernet cable
to the RJ45 jack on your computer.
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A remote network, you need a dial-up connection.
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A wireless network, you need a wireless networking PC
Card, or contact your authorized Toshiba representative.
Setting up the connection
To set up a dial-up connection, use the New Connection
Wizard:
1
Click Start and point to All Programs.