Dell INSPIRON 531S Owner's Manual

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Setting Up and Using Your Computer 19Back Panel Connectors1 network activitylightFlashes a yellow light when the computer is transmitting orreceiving network data. A high volume of network trafficmay make this light appear to be in a steady "on" state.2 network adapterconnectorTo attach your computer to a network or broadband device,connect one end of a network cable to either a network portor your network or broadband device. Connect the otherend of the network cable to the network adapter connectoron the back panel of your computer. A click indicates thatthe network cable has been securely attached.NOTE: Do not plug a telephone cable into the network connector.On computers with a network connector card, use theconnector on the card.It is recommended that you use Category 5 wiring andconnectors for your network. If you must use Category 3wiring, force the network speed to 10 Mbps to ensurereliable operation.3 link integrity light • Green — A good connection exists between the networkand the computer.• Off — The computer is not detecting a physicalconnection to the network.1 2873 4561011 9