Sony SVT212190X - Manual (Page 91)

Connecting to the Internet with a Wired Connection (LAN port equipped models)
Before using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up devices
required for connecting your VAIO computer to the Internet.
Connect one end of a LAN cable (not supplied) to the LAN port on your VAIO computer and the other end to
your network.
Note
For detailed information on devices required for Internet access and how to connect your VAIO computer to
the Internet, ask your ISP.
When connecting your VAIO computer to the Internet, be sure to use a cable with “Network” or “Ethernet”
writing on it.
Do not plug a telephone cable into the LAN port on your VAIO computer.
If the LAN port is connected to the following networks or telephone lines, high electric current to the port
may cause damage, overheating, or fire.
Any network, except 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T type networks
Public telephone subscriber line
Private branch exchange (PBX)
Home (intercom speakerphone) or business-use telephone lines (multi-line business telephone)
Hint
To connect your VAIO computer to the Internet using the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) function, you need to set
up the Wi-Fi settings. See Starting Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications for more information.
About the Internet Connection Services
The following types of Internet connection services are available.
You can select from among the services according to your preference, for example, communication speed or a
usage fee. For detailed information on a variety of connection services, contact Internet Service Providers
(ISPs).
Fiber to the Home (FTTH)
Cable modem
Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
Satellite