Connecting The Dial-Up Modem; Connecting To A Cable Or Dsl Modem Or To A Wired Ethernet Network - Gateway 300X User Manual

Connecting the dial-up modem

Your computer has a built-in 56K modem that you can use to connect to a standard
telephone line.
Warning
To connect the modem:
1
Insert one end of the modem cable into the modem jack
computer.
2
Insert the other end of the modem cable into a telephone wall jack. The modem will
not work with digital or PBX telephone lines.
3
Start your computer, then start your communications program.
Connecting to a cable or DSL modem or
to a wired Ethernet network
Your computer has a network jack that you can use to connect to a cable or DSL modem
or to a 10/100 wired Ethernet network.
Important
To connect to a cable or DSL modem or to an Ethernet network:
1
Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack
computer.
2
Insert the other end of the network cable into a network jack.
To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger
telecommunications line cord.
Your computer is equipped with a built-in Ethernet port.
For information about setting up a wired or wireless Ethernet network,
see "Networking Your Computer" on page
www.gateway.com
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