Toshiba A40 Series Personal Computer User Manual


 
User's Manual
OPERATING BASICS
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Wireless communication Indicator
The wireless communication indicator indicates the status of the wireless communi-
cation functions.
Indicator status Indication
Indicator off Wireless communication switch is set to off.
Automatic power down because of overheating.
Power malfunction
Indicator glows Wireless communication switch is on.
Wireless LAN is turned on by an applica-
tion.
If you used the Task Bar to disable W-LAN, restart the computer or follow the
procedures below to enable the system to recognize W-LAN. Open or click the
following: start, Control Panel, System, Hardware Device Manager,
Network adapters, TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card or Atheros
AR5001X+ Wireless Network Adapter and enable.
LAN
LAN circuits support 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.
LAN cable types
CAUTION: 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. You cannot use a CAT3 cable.
If you are using Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T), you can
connect with either a CAT5 or a CAT3.