Connecting To A Wired Network; Connecting To A Local Area Network (Lan) - HP Pavilion 15-e000 User Manual

Connecting to a wired network

There are 2 kinds of wired connections: local area network (LAN) and modem connection. A LAN
connection uses a network cable and is much faster than a modem connection, which uses a
telephone cable. Both cables are sold separately.
WARNING!
modem cable or telephone cable into an RJ-45 (network) jack.

Connecting to a local area network (LAN)

Use a LAN connection if you want to connect the computer directly to a router in your home (instead
of working wirelessly), or if you want to connect to an existing network at your office.
Connecting to a LAN requires an 8-pin, RJ-45 (network) cable.
To connect the network cable, follow these steps:
1. Plug the network cable into the network jack (1) on the computer.
2. Plug the other end of the network cable into a network wall jack (2) or router.
NOTE:
interference from TV and radio reception, orient the circuitry end of the cable toward the
computer.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug a
If the network cable contains noise suppression circuitry (3), which prevents
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