Using the docking stand, Docking stand guidelines, Connecting to a network – Dell Monitor Stand MKS14 User Manual

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Using the docking stand

Docking stand guidelines

• Operating systems – For optimal performance, use the docking stand

with Dell computers running the Windows Vista, Windows 7 or

Windows 8 operating system.

• Power – To use docking stand features, AC power must be connected to

the docking stand and switch turned on.

• Connecting and disconnecting – The docking stand can be connected

to or disconnected from the computer whether the computer is on or

• External devices – External devices connected to the rear panel of the

docking stand work only when the docking stand is connected to a

computer.

• Notebook charging – To use notebook charging feature, AC power

switch must be switched on.

Connecting to a network

The RJ-45 (network) connector on the computer is disabled

when the computer is connected to the docking stand.

You can connect your computer through the docking stand to a

network. This requires an Ethernet cable (not included).

(1) Connect the docking stand to your computer.

(2) Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 (network)

connector on the docking stand <1> and the other end to an RJ-45

wall connector <2> or router.

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1

NOTE:

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