Sony computer User Manual

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Using Ethernet and dial-up connections 
For setting up local area networks (LANs), Ethernet is a widely installed technology. Your computer accommodates both
10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Ethernet connections, with data transfer speeds of between 10 and 100 Mbps. 
To connect to a local area network using a telephone or Ethernet cable 
1.
Connect an Ethernet or telephone cable to your computer. See 
  Connecting an Ethernet Cable 
2.
Click Start, point to All ProgramsAccessoriesCommunications, and click Network Setup Wizard. The
Network Setup Wizard appears. 
  Network Setup Wizard 
3.
Click Next. If you are prompted to the Local Information dialog box, follow the on-screen instructions. 
   
Only connect 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX cables to the Ethernet port 
. Do not connect any other type of
network cable or any telephone cable. Connecting cables other than those listed above may result in an electric
current overload and could cause a malfunction, excessive heat, or fire in the port. To connect the unit to the network,
see 
You can connect to your company network from a remote location and use data, programs, and network resources. See
Microsoft
®
 Windows
®
 Help by clicking Help and Support from the Start menu, and then clicking Networking and the Web in
the left panel. 
To connect to a remote network using a telephone or Ethernet cable 
1.
Connect an Ethernet or telephone cable to your computer. See 
2.
From the Start menu, point to All ProgramsAccessoriesCommunications, and click New Connection Wizard
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