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How to disable the Ethernet LAN port
When your computer starts, Windows
®
attempts to contact a
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. If the
computer is not connected to a network, it may pause a few
minutes as it waits for a reply. To avoid this delay, you can
reconfigure Windows
®
to disable the LAN port.
To disable the LAN port:
1 Click Start, Control Panel, and then click Performance and
Maintenance.
2 Click the System icon, then click the Hardware tab, and
then click the Device Manager button.
3 Select the appropriate network adapter.
4 Click Actions.
5 Select the Properties icon.
6 Select the Do not use this device (disable) option from
the Device usage drop-down.
7 Click OK.
Your LAN port is now disabled.
To enable the Ethernet LAN port, repeat steps one through
four. Select the Use this device (enable) check box, and click
OK.
Using Wireless LAN Connectivity
Wireless connectivity and some features may require you to
purchase additional software, external hardware or services.
Availability of public wireless LAN access points may be
limited.
NOTE