Acer TravelMate 8000 - Manual (Page 56)

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Built-in network feature
The built-in network feature allows you to connect your computer to
an Ethernet-based (10/100/1000 Mbps) network.
To use the network feature, connect an Ethernet cable from the
network jack on the rear of the computer to a network jack or hub on
your network.
Please reference page 52 "Port expansion devices" for more
information about Acer EasyPort connection.
Fast infrared
The computer’s fast infrared (FIR) port allows you to do wireless data
transfer with other IR-aware computers and peripherals such as PDAs
(personal digital assistants), mobile phones, and infrared printers. The
infrared port can transfer data at speeds of up to four megabits per
second (Mbps) at a distance of up to one meter.