Exchanging data with another computer
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While you are at home or traveling, you need a dial-up
connection. Ask your network administrator for the
telephone number of the network.
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Wirelessly, you need an optional wireless networking PC
Card or an optional Wi-Fi
about wireless networking, refer to your wireless network
device documentation or contact your authorized Toshiba
service provider.
Setting up the connection
To set up an office connection, consult your network
administrator for network settings and additional
considerations.
To set up a dial-up connection, use the New Connection
Wizard:
1
Click Start and point to All Programs.
2
Point to Accessories, then to Communications, and
click New Connection Wizard.
3
Enter the phone number of your network connection and
let the program dial the number.
The computer connects to the network.
Using the Ethernet LAN Port
When your computer starts, Windows attempts to contact a
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. If the
computer is not connected to a network, it may pause a few
minutes as it waits for a reply. To avoid this delay, you can
reconfigure Windows to disable the LAN port.
To disable the LAN port:
1
Click Start, then Control Panel.
2
Double-click the System icon, click the Hardware tab,
and then click the Device Manager button.
Exploring Your Options
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