Toshiba 2455 User Manual
101
Learning the Basics
Setting up for communications
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Connecting the modem to a phone line
Your computer comes with a built-in modem. To use the
modem, you must connect it to a standard voice-grade RJ11
telephone line.
modem, you must connect it to a standard voice-grade RJ11
telephone line.
NOTE: Due to FCC limitations, speeds of 53 kbps are the
maximum permissible rates during downloads. Actual data
transmission speeds will vary depending on line conditions.
maximum permissible rates during downloads. Actual data
transmission speeds will vary depending on line conditions.
1
Attach one end of a standard RJ11 telephone cable to the
modem port.
modem port.
2
Plug the other end of the RJ11 telephone cable into the
modular jack of a standard voice-grade telephone line.
modular jack of a standard voice-grade telephone line.
NOTE: For more detailed information regarding your computer’s
modem, visit Toshiba’s Web site at
modem, visit Toshiba’s Web site at
.
Connecting your computer to a network
You can connect your computer to a network remotely, using
the built-in modem and a dial-up connection. For specific
information about connecting to the local area network
(LAN) or wide area network (WAN), consult your network
administrator.
the built-in modem and a dial-up connection. For specific
information about connecting to the local area network
(LAN) or wide area network (WAN), consult your network
administrator.
To use a dial-up connection, have your network administrator
configure your computer for the network and supply you with
the telephone number for the dial-up connection. To set up
the network connection, use the Dial-Up Networking Wizard:
configure your computer for the network and supply you with
the telephone number for the dial-up connection. To set up
the network connection, use the Dial-Up Networking Wizard:
1
Click Start and point to All Programs.
2
Point to Accessories, then to Communications.
3
Click Network Setup Wizard or Network
Connections.
Connections.