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Connecting your computer to a network – Toshiba PORTEGE R700 series User Manual

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Exploring Your Computer’s Features

Setting up for communications

For information on how to set up a wireless connection, refer to
your wireless networking device documentation or your network
administrator.

To enable or disable wireless communication, use the Hot Key

Fn + F8

. For more information see

“Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards” on

page 207

.

When the Wireless antenna is ON, the wireless indicator light

will

be lit.

For help with common Wi-Fi

®

networking problems, see

“Wireless

networking problems” on page 195

.

Connecting your computer to a network

You can connect your computer to a network to increase its
capabilities and functionality using one of its communication ports.

Accessing a network

To access a network, connect an Ethernet cable to the Network port
(RJ45) on your computer. For specific information about
connecting to the network, consult your network administrator.
Many hotels, airports, and offices offer Wi-Fi

®

access. If your

computer has Wi-Fi

®

, ask them for help when connecting to their

Wi-Fi

®

network.

Setting up the connection

To set up an office connection, consult your network administrator
for network settings and additional considerations.

To set up a dial-up connection, use the Connect to the Internet
wizard:

1

Click Start, Control Panel, Network and Internet, and then
under Internet Options, click Connect to the Internet.

2

Click Dial-up.

3

Enter the phone number and account information of your
Internet connection.

4

Click Connect and let the program dial the number.

The computer connects to the Internet.

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