Task

Connecting to the Internet with a Wired Connection

Before using the Internet, you need to sign up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and set up devices required for connecting your VAIO computer to the Internet.

Connect one end of a LAN cable (not supplied) to the LAN port on your VAIO computer and the other end to your network.

Note

For detailed information on devices required for Internet access and how to connect your VAIO computer to the Internet, ask your ISP.

When connecting your VAIO computer to the Internet, be sure to use a cable with network or Ethernet printed on it.

Do not plug a telephone cable into the LAN port on your VAIO computer.
If the computer is connected to the one of the networks or the LAN port is connected to the telephone lines mentioned below, high electric current to the port may cause damage, overheating, or fire.

Any network, except 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T type networks

Public telephone subscriber line

Private branch exchange (PBX)

Home (intercom speakerphone) or business-use telephone lines (multi-line business telephone)

Hint

To connect your VAIO computer to the Internet using the wireless LAN function, you need to set up the wireless LAN network. [Details]