Wireless Communication Indicator; Lan; Lan Cable Types - Toshiba Tecra M2 User Manual

Operating Basics

Wireless communication Indicator

The wireless communication indicator indicates the status of the wireless
communication functions.
Indicator status
Indicator off
Indicator glows
If you used the Task Bar to disable W-LAN, restart the computer or follow
the procedures below to enable the system to recognize W-LAN. Open or
click the following: start, Control Panel, System, Hardware Device
Manager, Network adapters, Atheros AR5001X+ Wireless Network
Adaptor or Intel® PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter or
Intel® PRO/Wireless 2100A LAN Mini PCI Adapter and enable.

LAN

The computer has built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per
second, 10BASE-T), Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second,
100BASE-Tx) and Gigabit Ethernet LAN (1000 megabits per second,
1000BASE-T). Some models are equipped with a Gigabit Ethrnet LAN.
This section describes how to connect/disconnect to a LAN.
Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake-up on
LAN is enabled.
The Wake-up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is
off. Leave the AC adaptor connected while using this feature.

LAN cable types

The computer must be configured properly before connecting to a LAN.
Logging onto a LAN using the computer's default settings could cause a
malfunction in LAN operation. Check with your LAN administrator
regarding set-up procedures.
If you are using Gigabit Ethernet LAN (1000 megabits per second,
1000BASE-T), be sure to connect with a CAT5E cable or higher. You
cannot use a CAT3 or CAT5 cable.
If you are using Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second,
100BASETX), be sure to connect with a CAT5 cable or highter. You cannot
use a CAT3 cable.
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Indication
Wireless communication switch is set to off.
Automatic power down because of overheating.
Power malfunction
Wireless communication switch is on. Wireless
LAN or Bluetooth is turned on by an applica-
tion.
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