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Windows 8: The Basics
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Connecting to the Internet with a Wired
Connection
Before using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and
set up devices required for connecting your VAIO computer to the Internet.
Connect one end of a LAN cable (not supplied) to the LAN port on your VAIO computer and
the other end to your network.
Note
For detailed information on devices required for Internet access and how to connect
your VAIO computer to the Internet, ask your ISP.
When connecting your VAIO computer to the Internet, be sure to use a cable with
“Network” or “Ethernet” writing on it.
You cannot access LAN networks if Disabled is selected for the LAN port in the BIOS
setup screen. In such a case, change the BIOS setting. [Details]
Do not plug a telephone cable into the LAN port on your VAIO computer.
If the LAN port is connected to the following networks or telephone lines, high electric
current to the port may cause damage, overheating, or fire.
Any network, except 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T type networks
Public telephone subscriber line
Private branch exchange (PBX)
Home (intercom speakerphone) or business-use telephone lines (multi-line business
telephone)
Hint
To connect your VAIO computer to the Internet using the Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN)
function, you need to set up the Wi-Fi settings. [Details]
When your VAIO computer is attached to the port replicator (not supplied), you can
connect a LAN cable to the LAN port on the port replicator. [Details]
Related Topic
About the Internet Connection Services
About the Network (LAN)
Starting Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) Communications
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