Lan; Lan Cable Types; Connecting Lan Cable - Toshiba Portégé M200 User Manual

LAN

The computer has built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second,
10BASE-T) and Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-Tx). This
section describes how to connect/disconnect to a LAN.
CAUTION: Do not install or remove an optional memory module while
Wake-up on LAN is enabled.
NOTE: Wake-up on LAN does not work without the AC adaptor. Leave it
connected, if you are using this feature.

LAN cable types

CAUTION: 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 Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second, 100BASE-TX), be
sure to connect with a CAT5 cable. You cannot use a CAT3 cable.
If you are using Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T), you can
connect with either a CAT5 or a CAT3.

Connecting LAN cable

To connect the LAN cable, follow the steps below.
CAUTION: Connect the AC adaptor before connecting the LAN cable. The AC
adaptor must remain connected during LAN use. If you disconnect the AC
Adaptor while the computer is accessing a LAN, the system may hang up.
1. Turn off the power to the computer and to all external devices connected to
the computer.

LAN

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