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Connecting lan cable, Disconnecting lan cable – Toshiba Tecra A3X User Manual

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Operating Basics

Connecting LAN cable

To connect the LAN cable, follow the steps below.
1. Turn off the power to the computer and to all external devices

connected to the computer.

2. Plug one end of the cable into the LAN jack. Press gently until you hear

the latch click into place.

Figure 4-10 Connecting the LAN cable

3. Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN hub connector. Check with

your LAN administrator before connecting to a hub.

Disconnecting LAN cable

To disconnect the LAN cable, follow the steps below.

1. Pinch the lever on the connector in the computer’s LAN jack and pull

out the connector.

2. Disconnect the cable from the LAN hub in the same manner. Check

with your LAN administrator before disconnecting from the hub.

When the computer is exchanging data with the LAN, the LAN Active

indicator glows orange. When the computer is connected to a LAN hub but

is not exchanging data, the Link indicator glows green.

Make sure the LAN Active indicator (orange LED) is out before you

disconnect the computer from the LAN.