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Setting up for communications
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Now you are ready to send a fax or use the modem to connect
to an online service or the Internet.
Connecting your computer to a network
You can connect your computer to a network to increase its
capabilities and functionality using one of its communication
ports.
Accessing a network
To access a network:
❖
At the office, connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 jack
on your computer. For specific information about
connecting to the network, consult your network
administrator.
❖
While you are at home or traveling, you may need a dial-
up connection. Ask your network administrator for the
telephone number of the network.
Setting up the connection
To set up an office connection, consult your network
administrator for network settings and additional
considerations.
To use a dial-up connection, have your network administrator
configure your computer for the network and supply you with
the telephone number for the dial-up connection. To set up
the network connection, use the Dial-Up Networking Wizard:
1
Click
Start
and point to
All
Programs
.
2
Point to
Accessories
, then to
Communications
.
3
Click
Network Setup Wizard
or
Network
Connections
.
4
Enter the phone number of your network connection and
let the program dial the number.
The computer connects with the network.
