7-2 Connecting to a Local Area Network (available on select models)
COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
Writer: Lorise Fazio Saved by: J Abercrombie Saved date: 04/27/00 5:39 PM
Part Number: 170045-002 File name: Ch07
IMPORTANT: Consult with your information services department
before loading a network driver or changing a network setting.
Turning a LAN Connection On and Off
To conserve power, you can turn a LAN connection off and on as
you work.
To turn off a LAN connection—
1. Log off the network.
2. Disconnect the network cable.
To turn on a LAN connection—
1. Connect the network cable.
2. Log on to the network.
Accessing the Network at Startup
A network computer model supports both the PXE (Preboot
eXecution Environment) and RPL (Remote Program Load)
preboot network protocols.
To connect to your PXE or RPL server during startup—Press
F12 when the “Network Service Boot” message appears very
briefly in the lower-right corner of the screen.
To set the computer to connect to your PXE or RPL server at
start up—Refer to “Changing the Startup Sequence with
MultiBoot” in Chapter 5.
Reinstalling or Updating Drivers (Windows 95
or Windows 98)
To update or reinstall modem and LAN drivers:
■ First, uninstall the currently loaded modem drivers.
■ Second, uninstall the currently loaded LAN drivers.
■ Third, install or restore the LAN drivers.
■ Fourth, install or restore the modem drivers.
After completing the installation or restoration, Compaq
recommends that you confirm the network protocol.
To Next Page
Loading...
Need help?
General