Wireless Communication Indicator; Lan; Lan Cable Types - Toshiba Portege R200 User Manual

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 AR5005GS/AR5006X Wireless
Network 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 equippend with a Gigabit Ethernet 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.
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The Wake-up on LAN function consumes power even when the system
is off. Leave the AC adaptor connected while using this feature.
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The LAN jack of the Slim Port Replicator supports Ethernet LAN (10
megabits per second, 10BASE-T) and Fast Ethernet LAN (100
megabits per second, 100BASE-TX). Gigabit Ethernet LAN (1000
megabits per second, 1000BASE-T) is not supported.

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.
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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 application.
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