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Toshiba P100/P105 User Manual

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Exploring Your Computer’s Features

Setting up for communications

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Using 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, Performance and
Maintenance
, and then System.

2

Click the Hardware tab, and then Device Manager.

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.