Using ethernet connections – Sony PCG-V505DC2K User Manual
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Using Ethernet connections
For setting up local area networks (LANs), Ethernet is a widely installed technology. Your computer accommodates both
10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Ethernet connections, with data transfer speeds of between 10 and 100 Mbps.
To connect to a local area network using a telephone or Ethernet cable
1.
Connect your computer to a network connection. See
for more information.
Connecting an Ethernet Cable
2.
Click Start, point to Programs, Accessories, Communications, and click Internet Connection Wizard. The
Internet Connection Wizard appears.
Internet Connection Wizard
3.
Click I want to set up my Internet connection manually, or I want to connect through a local area network
(LAN).
4.
Click Next, and select I connect through a local area network (LAN).
5.
Click Next, and follow the on-screen instructions.
Only connect 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX cables to the Ethernet port
. Do not connect any other type of
network cable or any telephone cable. Connecting cables other than those listed above may result in an electric
current overload and could cause a malfunction, excessive heat, or fire in the port. To connect the unit to the network,
see
or contact your network administrator.
You can connect to your company network from a remote location and use data, programs, and network resources. See
Microsoft
®
Windows
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Help by clicking Help from the Start menu, and then clicking Networking in the left panel.
To connect to a remote network using a telephone or Ethernet cable
1.
Connect an Ethernet or telephone cable to your computer. See
and
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