Lan -24, Wireless communication indicator, Lan cable types – Toshiba Equium L20 User Manual

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User’s Manual

Operating Basics

Wireless communication indicator

The wireless communication indicator indicates the status of the wireless

communication functions.

If you used the Task Bar to disable Wireless LAN, you will need to restart

the computer to re-enable it. Alternatively, you can also follow this

procedure:
1. In the Control Panel, click Performance and Maintenance, then

System.

2. Select the Hardware tab.
3. Click the Device Manager. The Device Manager window opens. Click

Network Adapters.

4. Select your preferred Network Adapter, then click the Enable button in

the task bar.

LAN

The computer has built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per

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

100BASE-TX). This section describes how to connect/disconnect to a LAN.

LAN cable types

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

100BASE-TX), be sure to connect with a CAT5 cable or higher. You cannot

use a CAT3 cable.
If you are using Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T), you

can connect with a CAT3 or higher.

Indicator status

Indication

Indicator off

Wireless communication button is set to off.

Automatic power down because of overheating.

Power malfunction

Indicator glows

Wireless communication button is on. Wireless

LAN is turned on by an application.

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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