Connecting The Modem To A Telephone Line; Connecting Your Computer To A Network - Toshiba Tecra M3 Series User Manual

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Connecting the modem to a telephone line

Before you can use the modem, you must connect it to a
standard voice-grade telephone line. For more information,
see "Connecting to a phone line" on page

Connecting your computer to a network

You can connect your computer to a network to increase its
capabilities and functionality using one of its communication
ports.
Accessing a network
To access a network:
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At the office, connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 jack
on your computer. For specific information about
connecting to the network, consult your network
administrator.
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While you are at home or traveling, you need a dial-up
connection. Ask your network administrator for the
telephone number of the network.
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Wirelessly, you need an optional wireless networking PC
Card or an optional Wi-Fi
about wireless networking, refer to your wireless network
device documentation or contact your authorized Toshiba
service provider.
Setting up the connection
To set up an office connection, consult your network
administrator for network settings and additional
considerations.
To set up a dial-up connection, use the New Connection
Wizard:
1 Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Communications,
and then click New Connection Wizard.
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