Lan -36, Wireless communication indicator, Lan cable types – Toshiba Satellite U200 User 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 the wireless LAN, restart the computer
or perform the following procedure to re-enable it: start, Control Panel,
System, Hardware, Device Manager, Network adapters, Intel
®
PRO/
Wireless 3945BG/3945ABG Network Connection or Atheros
AR5006EG/AR5006EX Wireless Network Adapter and enable.
LAN
The computer has built-in support for Ethernet LAN (10 megabits per
second, 10BASE-T), Fast Ethernet LAN (100 megabits per second,
100BASE-TX) and Gigabit Ethernet LAN (1000 megabits per second,
1000BASE-T).
Some models are equipped with a Gigabit Ethernet LAN.
This section describes how to connect/disconnect to a LAN.
LAN cable types
If you are using Gigabit Ethernet LAN (1000 megabits per second,
1000BASE-T), be sure to connect with a CAT5E cable or higher. You
cannot use a CAT3 or CAT5 cable.
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 or Bluetooth can be used by an application.
Do not install or remove an optional memory module while Wake-up on
LAN is enabled.
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The Wake-up on LAN function consumes power even when the system
is off. Leave the AC adaptor connected while using this feature.
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The Link speed (10/100/1000 megabits per second) changes
automatically depending on the network conditions (connected device,
cable or noise and so on).
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.