Asus CM6340: Chapter 5
Chapter 5: Asus CM6340
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Chapter 5
Connecting to the Internet
Wired connection
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Use an RJ-45 cable to connect your computer to a DSL/cable modem or a local area network
(LAN).
Connecting via a DSL/cable modem
To connect via a DSL/cable modem:
1. Set up your DSL/cable modem.
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Modem
RJ-45 cable
Refer to the documentation that came with your DSL/cable modem.
2. Connect one end of an RJ-45 cable to the LAN (RJ-45) port on the rear panel of your
computer and the other end to a DSL/cable modem.
3. Turn on the DSL/cable modem and your computer.
4. Congure the necessary Internet connection settings.
Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for details or assistance in setting up your
Internet connection.
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Connecting via a local area network (LAN)
To connect via a LAN:
1. Connect one end of an RJ-45 cable to the LAN (RJ-45) port on the rear panel of your
computer and the other end to your LAN.
LAN
RJ-45 cable
2. Turn on your computer.
3. Congure the necessary Internet connection settings.
Contact your network administrator for details or assistance in setting up your Internet
connection.
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Wireless connection (on selected models only)
Connect your computer to the Internet through a wireless connection.
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To establish a wireless connection, you need to connect to a wireless access point (AP).
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• To increase the range and sensitivity of the wireless radio signal, connect the external
antennas to the antenna connectors on the ASUS WLAN Card.
• Place the antennas on the top of your computer for the best wireless performance.
• The external antennas are optional items.
To connect to a wireless network:
1. Click the network icon in the notication area to display the available wireless
networks.
2. Select the wireless network that you want to connect to, then click
Connect.
3. You may need to key in the network security key for a secured wireless network, then
click OK.
4. Wait while your computer is connecting to the wireless network.
5. The wireless connection is established successfully. The connection status is displayed
and the network icon displays the connected status.
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Wireless AP
Modem
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