Lan; Wireless Communication Indicator; Lan Cable Types - Toshiba NB250 series User Manual

Wireless communication indicator

The wireless communication indicator shows the status of the computer's
wireless communication functions.
Indicator status
Indicator off
Indicator glows
If you used the Task Bar to disable Wireless LAN functionality, restart the
computer or follow the procedures below to enable the system to recognize
Wireless LAN. Click Start
System
wireless device then select 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 a memory module while Wake-up on LAN is
enabled.
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The Wake-up on LAN function consumes power even when the system
is off. Leave the AC adaptor connected while using this feature.
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The Link speed (10/100 megabits per second) changes automatically
depending on the network conditions (connected device, cable or noise
and so on).

LAN cable types

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 or higher. You cannot use a
CAT3 cable.
If you are using Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T), you
can connect with a CAT3 or higher cable.
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Indication
The wireless communication is set to off - no
wireless functionality is available.
Wireless communication is set to on. Wireless
LAN is turned on by an application.
Control Panel
Device Manager
System and Security
Network adaptors and right click the
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