Connecting to a Local Area Network (available on select models) 7-1
COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
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chapter
7
CONNECTING TO A
LOCAL AREA NETWORK
(AVAILABLE ON SELECT MODELS)
A network computer model includes
â– An internal modem/NIC (network interface card) combination
card
â– Has an RJ-45 jack on the right side
â– Supports network speeds up to
â– 10 Mbps when connected to a 10BaseTX network.
â– 100 Mbps when connected to a 100BaseTX network.
â– Can be connected to a LAN whether or not the internal modem
is connected to a telephone line.
â– Provides preinstalled LAN (local area network) drivers
allowing you to connect the computer to a LAN.
Connecting the Network Cable
IMPORTANT: The network cable may contain noise suppression
circuitry near one end of the cable. This circuitry prevents
interference with TV and radio reception. Orient the cable so that
the noise suppression circuitry is closest to the computer.
1. Plug one end of the LAN cable (may not be included with the
computer) into the RJ-45 jack on the computer.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to a network jack.
3. Restart the computer, then connect to the network.