Dell Monitor Stand MKS14 - Manual (Page 16)

Using the docking stand
Docking stand guidelines
• Operating systems – For optimal performance, use the docking stand
with Dell computers running the Windows Vista, Windows 7 or
Windows 8 operating system.
• Power – To use docking stand features, AC power must be connected to
the docking stand and switch turned on.
• Connecting and disconnecting – The docking stand can be connected
to or disconnected from the computer whether the computer is on or
• External devices – External devices connected to the rear panel of the
docking stand work only when the docking stand is connected to a
computer.
• Notebook charging – To use notebook charging feature, AC power
switch must be switched on.
Connecting to a network
The RJ-45 (network) connector on the computer is disabled
when the computer is connected to the docking stand.
You can connect your computer through the docking stand to a
network. This requires an Ethernet cable (not included).
(1) Connect the docking stand to your computer.
(2) Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 (network)
connector on the docking stand <1> and the other end to an RJ-45
wall connector <2> or router.
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Using the docking stand
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