Back panel connectors – Dell Inspiron 531s (Mid 2007) User Manual

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Setting Up and Using Your Computer

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Back Panel Connectors

1

network activity
light

Flashes a yellow light when the computer is transmitting or
receiving network data. A high volume of network traffic
may make this light appear to be in a steady "on" state.

2

network adapter
connector

To attach your computer to a network or broadband device,
connect one end of a network cable to either a network port
or your network or broadband device. Connect the other
end of the network cable to the network adapter connector
on the back panel of your computer. A click indicates that
the network cable has been securely attached.

NOTE:

Do not plug a telephone cable into the network connector.

On computers with a network connector card, use the
connector on the card.

It is recommended that you use Category 5 wiring and
connectors for your network. If you must use Category 3
wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to ensure
reliable operation.

3

link integrity light

• Green — A good connection exists between the network

and the computer.

• Off — The computer is not detecting a physical

connection to the network.

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