Toshiba A40 Series Personal Computer User Manual


 
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Connecting LAN cable
To connect the LAN cable, follow the steps below.
CAUTIONS: 1. Connect the AC adaptor before connecting the LAN
cable. The AC adaptor must remain connected during
LAN use. If you disconnect the AC Adaptor while the
computer is accessing a LAN, the system may hang up.
2. Do not connect any other cable to the LAN's jack
except the LAN cable. Otherwise, malfunctions or
damage may occur.
3. Do not connect any power supplying device to the
LAN cable that is connected to the LAN's jack.
Otherwise, malfunctions or damage may occur.
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.
Figure 4-12 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.
NOTE: When the computer is exchanging data with the LAN, the LAN
Active indicator glows orange. When the computer is connected to a
LAN hub but is not exchanging data, the Link indicator glows green.
LAN