Toshiba 1805 User Manual

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Learning the Basics

Setting up for communications

telephone number. To set up the network connection, use the
Remote Desktop Connection command:

1

Click Start and point to All Programs.

2

Point to Accessories, then to Communications, and click
Remote Desktop Connection.

3

Enter the phone number of your network connection and click
Connect.

The computer connects with the network.

Using the Ethernet LAN port

If your computer has an integrated 10/100 Ethernet LAN port, the
operating system attempts to contact a Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server when it starts. 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, then click Control Panel.

2

Double-click the System icon, click the Hardware tab, and
then click the Device Manager button.

3

Select Intel

®

Pro/100 VE Network Connection in Network

Adapters.

4

Click the Properties icon on the toolbar.

5

Choose the Do not use this device (disable) option from the
Device usage drop-down.

6

Click OK.

Your LAN port is now disabled.

To enable the LAN port:

1

Click Start, and then click Control Panel.