The Network; What Is A Network; Fast Ethernet-Network - MSI MS-1057 Manual

The Network

What is a network?

A network means connecting your notebook to one or several
other computers. Users can transfer data between computers and
share resources such as printers, modems and hard disk drives.
Here are some practical examples:
• You can exchange E-mail and manage appointments in an
office.
• Users can share a printer in a network and save their data
on a central server.
• Users can share one modem among computers for Internet
access.
• Two or more computers can be connected to play network
games or share data.

Fast Ethernet-Network

If your notebook has a Fast Ethernet connection, you can use this
to connect to a network.
The following explanation refers to notebooks with a network con-
nector.
Connect one end to the RJ45 connection (Western plug) at the
network interface of your notebook (18) and the other to another
PC or a hub/switch.
The Windows XP Help and Support Centre offer extensive infor-
mation about networking your PC. You can access this information
by clicking on Start, then Help.
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The Network