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Modem and Network Connections
Connecting to a LAN
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Connecting to a LAN
You can use the built-in LAN port, or optional wireless LAN connection if your
computer is equipped with the appropriate hardware, to connect to a local area network
(LAN). This gives you access to network resources, such as printers and file servers on
your corporate network, and possibly to the Internet.
computer is equipped with the appropriate hardware, to connect to a local area network
(LAN). This gives you access to network resources, such as printers and file servers on
your corporate network, and possibly to the Internet.
To connect to a LAN
1. Check that the existing LAN supports Ethernet 10Base-T (10 Mbps) or 100Base-TX
(100 Mbps) connections.
2. Plug the LAN cable (not supplied) into the built-in LAN port. The cable must have an
RJ-45 connector.
3. Windows 2000 automatically detects and sets up a LAN connection.
For Windows ME or 98, open Network in Control Panel to set up support for a LAN
connection on your network. For example, you can add the Microsoft TCP/IP
protocol.
connection on your network. For example, you can add the Microsoft TCP/IP
protocol.
See Windows Help for information about setting up and using LAN connections— click
Start, Help. Contact your network administrator for network information.
Start, Help. Contact your network administrator for network information.
Two lights next to the LAN port indicate the status of the connection (see the figure
above):
above):
1. The yellow light indicates network activity.