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... Monitor (VGA) port USB ports Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analo g speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack PS/2 mouse port Ethernet (network) jack 4 Description Connects to the correct voltage for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack (Default).
... Monitor (VGA) port USB ports Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analo g speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack PS/2 mouse port Ethernet (network) jack 4 Description Connects to the correct voltage for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack (Default).
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...AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. Your computer may be equipped with a standard telephone line to connect to a wired Ethernet network. For the location, see "Back" on the back of your computer. To connect the modem: 1 Insert one end of the network cable into a cable modem, DSL modem... For information about setting up modem Warning To reduce the risk of your computer to a cable or DSL (broadband) modem or to the internet or fax documents. Connecting a dial-up a wired or wireless Ethernet network. For the location, see "Back" on the modem at the back of fire, use...
...AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. Your computer may be equipped with a standard telephone line to connect to a wired Ethernet network. For the location, see "Back" on the back of your computer. To connect the modem: 1 Insert one end of the network cable into a cable modem, DSL modem... For information about setting up modem Warning To reduce the risk of your computer to a cable or DSL (broadband) modem or to the internet or fax documents. Connecting a dial-up a wired or wireless Ethernet network. For the location, see "Back" on the modem at the back of fire, use...
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... may be colored or underlined text, a picture, or an animated image. Using the World Wide Web The World Wide Web is a multimedia window to the Internet that you view using the Web browser features, click Help in the menu bar. 12 Information on the Web comes to you on Web pages... wall jack. (The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines.) 3 If you want, you access to millions of information sources. You can connect a telephone to the PHONE jack on the modem on a Web page called a Web site. You can contain text, animations, music, and other Web sites by...
... may be colored or underlined text, a picture, or an animated image. Using the World Wide Web The World Wide Web is a multimedia window to the Internet that you view using the Web browser features, click Help in the menu bar. 12 Information on the Web comes to you on Web pages... wall jack. (The modem will not work with digital or PBX telephone lines.) 3 If you want, you access to millions of information sources. You can connect a telephone to the PHONE jack on the modem on a Web page called a Web site. You can contain text, animations, music, and other Web sites by...
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...on your Web browser. To connect to a Web site: 1 Connect to your Internet account. 2 Depending on the method you use to connect to your connection will determine how fast Web pages display. 13 Type connecting to a Web site in the browser address bar (for example www.emachines.com), then click GO on... the World Wide Web. Click (Start), then click Internet. Your default Web browser opens...
...on your Web browser. To connect to a Web site: 1 Connect to your Internet account. 2 Depending on the method you use to connect to your connection will determine how fast Web pages display. 13 Type connecting to a Web site in the browser address bar (for example www.emachines.com), then click GO on... the World Wide Web. Click (Start), then click Internet. Your default Web browser opens...
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... your computer against viruses, make sure that you scan the files you want. If applicable, follow the instructions provided on file size and Internet conditions. 6 Open the folder that you want to your computer. Type downloading files in the folder that you want to store the file...address of transferring files from a computer on -screen instructions for the file that you download. To download files or programs from a Web site: 1 Connect to your computer. OR Click a link on a Web page to navigate to the Web site containing the file that you want to download. 3 Create...
... your computer against viruses, make sure that you scan the files you want. If applicable, follow the instructions provided on file size and Internet conditions. 6 Open the folder that you want to your computer. Type downloading files in the folder that you want to store the file...address of transferring files from a computer on -screen instructions for the file that you download. To download files or programs from a Web site: 1 Connect to your computer. OR Click a link on a Web page to navigate to the Web site containing the file that you want to download. 3 Create...
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For a wired Ethernet network you need : • Two or more computers with Ethernet jacks • One router • One broadband Internet connection (optional) • Ethernet cables connecting all of your network running at the speed of the slowest rated component. A mixture of components rated at different speeds will result in your computers ...
For a wired Ethernet network you need : • Two or more computers with Ethernet jacks • One router • One broadband Internet connection (optional) • Ethernet cables connecting all of your network running at the speed of the slowest rated component. A mixture of components rated at different speeds will result in your computers ...
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... instructions on installing the card and any specific instructions they have not already done so. 17 If the connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. Broadband Internet settings differ from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to eliminate the need to install Ethernet cards and ...drivers on the computers that do not have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that comes with your ISP. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your network, you need for any required drivers. Before you begin ...
... instructions on installing the card and any specific instructions they have not already done so. 17 If the connection is working , contact your Internet service provider. Broadband Internet settings differ from unwanted intruders • 4-port switch to eliminate the need to install Ethernet cards and ...drivers on the computers that do not have a broadband connection already installed, make sure that comes with your ISP. To test the connection, log onto the Internet using for your network, you need for any required drivers. Before you begin ...
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...connectors facing away from any network computer. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting network cables We recommend using a router If you access the Internet connection from you will be connecting your network as well. 18 straight-through cable, the wires on each end....different types; The router can assign IP addresses to right). For straight-through cables, used to connect computers to a router, and crossover cables, used to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of cable. Setting up a network using ...
...connectors facing away from any network computer. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Connecting network cables We recommend using a router If you access the Internet connection from you will be connecting your network as well. 18 straight-through cable, the wires on each end....different types; The router can assign IP addresses to right). For straight-through cables, used to connect computers to a router, and crossover cables, used to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of cable. Setting up a network using ...
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... port). In addition to a router, you want to connect to the network. The WAN port is identified by a label or a switch. As each computer is connected to the DSL or cable modem and is used to connect the router to the router, the corresponding green indicator should... light on the front of the router, indicating a good connection. 4 Repeat 3 for each computer you need a straight-through cable for each computer on the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through network cable into the network jack on the computer. Plug the...
... port). In addition to a router, you want to connect to the network. The WAN port is identified by a label or a switch. As each computer is connected to the DSL or cable modem and is used to connect the router to the router, the corresponding green indicator should... light on the front of the router, indicating a good connection. 4 Repeat 3 for each computer you need a straight-through cable for each computer on the network. 5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through network cable into the network jack on the computer. Plug the...
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.... Using a DHCP server In order to use the TCP/IP protocol on each computer on your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. 20 For instructions, see your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must be set to each other. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Establishing...
.... Using a DHCP server In order to use the TCP/IP protocol on each computer on your computers and access a favorite Internet Web site. 20 For instructions, see your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the workgroup Important You must be set to each other. Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started Establishing...
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Sharing resources With a network, you can share your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network ...computers, each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each of the following: • Connect your printer to your router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. Follow the instructions included with your...
Sharing resources With a network, you can share your Internet connection, drives, and printers. Sharing drives and printers With a network, you can share drives (for example hard drives and DVD drives) and printers among the network ...computers, each computer must have the shared printer's drivers installed. Adding a printer to your network Instead of plugging a printer into each of the following: • Connect your printer to your router or access point if the router or access point includes a USB or parallel port. Follow the instructions included with your...
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... the Ethernet network jack. Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. You cannot connect to make sure that the modem cable... is set up )" on page 34. See your setup poster to the Internet • If you are using a dial-up...
... the Ethernet network jack. Contact your Internet service provider (ISP) is plugged into the Ethernet network jack and not the modem jack. For more information about troubleshooting Internet connections, click Start, then click Help and Support. You cannot connect to make sure that the modem cable... is set up )" on page 34. See your setup poster to the Internet • If you are using a dial-up...
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... which you connect and the number of users accessing those computers • The complexity of graphics and multimedia on your computer People are unable to browse the Internet • This problem can affect Internet performance: • The condition of the telephone lines in your residence or... • Click the receive button in your e-mail program. • Make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is having technical difficulties. If you have lost your Internet connection, or your ISP for technical support. 32 Contact your ISP is set up correctly.
... which you connect and the number of users accessing those computers • The complexity of graphics and multimedia on your computer People are unable to browse the Internet • This problem can affect Internet performance: • The condition of the telephone lines in your residence or... • Click the receive button in your e-mail program. • Make sure that your account with your Internet service provider (ISP) is having technical difficulties. If you have lost your Internet connection, or your ISP for technical support. 32 Contact your ISP is set up correctly.
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Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 31. Also make sure that came with your modem for the memory card slots do not appear in the My Computer window • Reboot your computer. Your modem does not dial or does not connect • Make sure that the modem dialing... temporarily disable the service. Memory card reader Drive letters for additional troubleshooting information. See your setup poster to make sure that the connections have additional telephone services such as call waiting, call waiting is less than 6 feet (1.8 meters) long. • Remove any line splitters or...
Modem (dial-up) See also "Internet" on page 31. Also make sure that came with your modem for the memory card slots do not appear in the My Computer window • Reboot your computer. Your modem does not dial or does not connect • Make sure that the modem dialing... temporarily disable the service. Memory card reader Drive letters for additional troubleshooting information. See your setup poster to make sure that the connections have additional telephone services such as call waiting, call waiting is less than 6 feet (1.8 meters) long. • Remove any line splitters or...
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...maximum send and receive rate of 14,400 bps. 36 If your telephone service. • Try connecting with just one program. • Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet" on page 31. If you can connect on this line, call your computer has a v.92 modem, the speed at which you can... upload data is limited to the Internet • The ISP may be with the modem at a different location). You cannot connect to 33.6K. Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at 56K Current FCC regulations...
...maximum send and receive rate of 14,400 bps. 36 If your telephone service. • Try connecting with just one program. • Review the troubleshooting information under "Internet" on page 31. If you can connect on this line, call your computer has a v.92 modem, the speed at which you can... upload data is limited to the Internet • The ISP may be with the modem at a different location). You cannot connect to 33.6K. Your fax communications program only sends and receives faxes at 56K Current FCC regulations...
