User’s Manual 4-9
Operating Basics
Connecting the LAN cable
If you are using Ethernet LAN (10 Mbps, 10BASE-T), you can connect
using either a CAT5 or a CAT3 cable.
If you are using 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet or 1000BASE-T Gigabit
Ethernet, you must connect using a CAT5 cable.
To connect the LAN cable, follow the steps below.
1. Turn off the power to the computer and to all external devices
connected to the computer.
2. Plug one end of the cable into the LAN jack. Press gently until you hear
the latch click into place.
Connecting the LAN cable
3. Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN hub connector. Check with
your LAN administrator before connecting to a hub.
Disconnecting the LAN cable
To disconnect the LAN cable, follow the steps below.
1. Pinch the lever on the connector in the computer's LAN jack and pull
out the connector.
2. Disconnect the cable from the LAN hub in the same manner. Check with
your LAN administrator before disconnecting from the hub.
Wireless LAN
The wireless LAN is compatible with other LAN systems that comply with
the IEEE802.11a, 11b, 11g and Draft 11n wireless LAN standards.
It supports the following:
n Automatic Transmit Rate Select mechanism in the transmit range of 54,
48, 36, 24, 18, 9, 6 Mbps for 802.11a/b/g and 802.11b/g wireless LAN
module.
n Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) data encryption, based on 256bit
encryption algorithm.
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.
Wake-up on LAN does not function on a Wireless LAN.