Connect To A Broadband Network; Individual Network Configuration - Acer Aspire Predator G7700 Series User Manual

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Connect to a broadband network

The two Gigabit Ethernet ports on the rear of the computer can be used individually,
combined, or configured in a number of ways depending on your needs. With the system's
onboard NVIDIA nForce chipset and DualNet technology, you can combine the two
network ports to work as one. It also allows your computer to serve as a home gateway and
it provides advanced networking features including teaming, load balancing, fail-over, and
TCP/IP acceleration.

Individual network configuration

Connect one end of the network cable on the network port on the rear of the
computer, then connect the other end of the network cable into the cable
modem or network jack or hub on your network.
Note: Consult your network system administrator or operating system
manual for information on how to configure your network setup.
Installing the WLAN antenna
(optional)
Locate an unused PCI slot and place the card on top. Gently push card down
into the slot. When the card is correctly in position, screw the card securely on
to the case.
1 Install antenna to the system by fastening the threaded end of the antenna into the
WLAN antenna connector on the rear panel of the system.
3 Setting up your computer