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Lan -21, Wireless communication indicator, Lan cable types – Toshiba Tecra A3X User Manual

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User’s Manual

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Operating Basics

Wireless communication indicator

The wireless communication indicator indicates the status of the wireless

communication functions.

If you used the Task Bar to disable W-LAN, restart the computer or follow

the procedures below to enable the system to recognize W-LAN. Open or

click the following: start, Control Panel, System, Hardware, Device

Manager, Network adapters, Atheros AR5005G/AR5006X Wireless
Network Adapter
or Intel

®

PRO/ Wireless 2200BG/2915ABG Network

Connection and enable.

LAN

The computer has built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per

second, 10BASE-T) and Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second,

100BASE-TX).

LAN cable types

If you are using Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second,

100BASE-TX), be sure to connect with a CAT5 cable or higher. You cannot

use a CAT3 cable.
If you are using Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per second, 10BASE-T), you

can connect with a CAT3 or higher.

Indicator status

Indication

Indicator off

Wireless communication switch is set to off.

Automatic power down because of overheating.

Power malfunction

Indicator glows

Wireless communication switch is on. Wireless

LAN is turned on by an application.

Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake-up on

LAN is enabled.

The Wake-up on LAN function consumes power even when the system is

off. Leave the AC adaptor connected while using this feature.

The computer must be configured properly before connecting to a LAN.

Logging onto a LAN using the computer’s default settings could cause a

malfunction in LAN operation. Check with your LAN administrator

regarding set-up procedures.