Technical information

LS PRO OWNER'S HANDBOOK 4/3
Networking
Chapter 4
2. What type of cabling does your network use:
thin, thick or twisted pair?
You will need to ensure that the adapter is correctly
configured for your network.
3. Is there a nearby network outlet you can plug
into, or must you must connect directly to the
network cabling?
Obviously a pre-installed network outlet makes your
task much easier. If you must connect directly to the
network cabling, you will have to keep in mind the
various technical limitations of your particular type of
Ethernet cabling.
Selecting thick- or thin-Ethernet
If your network uses thick-Ethernet cabling, you may have to
change a jumper setting inside the computer, as it is usually set
to use thin-Ethernet. For more information, see the section
on “Changing jumper settings” in Appendix A, “Inside the
System Unit”.
Connecting Ethernet cables
Remember to find out if your network has a network
administrator or a network administration department, and if
so seek their prior authorization and assistance. Their
instructions will always be more pertinent than those provided
here.
Warning
Before connecting any network cables, turn off the computer and
unplug all power cords. Make sure that network is not in use; existing
network users should be logged off.