Connecting to a broadband modem or network, Connecting a dial-up modem, To connect the modem – eMachines EL1200 Series User Manual

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Connecting to a

broadband modem or

network

You can connect your computer to a cable or

DSL (

broadband

) modem or to a wired

Ethernet network.

To connect to a broadband modem or to an

Ethernet network:

1 Insert one end of the network cable into

the network jack

on the back of your

computer. For the location, see

Back”

on page 3.

2 Insert the other end of the network cable

into a cable modem, DSL modem, or

network jack.

Connecting a dial-up

modem

Your computer may have a 56K modem that

you can use with a standard telephone line to

connect to the internet or fax documents.

To connect the modem:

1 Insert one end of the modem cable into

the modem jack

on the modem at the

back of your computer. For the location,

see

Back” on page 3.

Important

Your computer may be equipped with a built-in Ethernet

(network) jack. For information about setting up a wired or wireless

Ethernet network.

Warning

To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger

telecommunications line cord.

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