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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, TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card
and enable.
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.
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.
Connecting a LAN cable
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 category 5 cable, CAT5, or higher.
If you are using Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T),
connect with a category 3 cable, CAT3, or higher.
To connect the LAN cable, follow the steps below.
1. Turn off the power to the computer and to all external devices
TOSHIBA TE2300
Indication
Wireless communication switch is set to off.
Automatic power down because of overheating.
Power malfunction
Wireless communication switch is on.
Wireless LAN is turned on by an application.
connected to the computer.
Operating Basics
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