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” writing on it.

You cannot access LAN networks if Disabled is selected for the LAN port in the BIOS setup screen. In such a case, change the BIOS setting. [Details]

Do not plug a telephone cable into the LAN port on your VAIO computer.
If the LAN port is connected to the following networks or telephone lines, 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 Wi-Fi(R) (Wireless LAN) function, you need to set up the Wi-Fi settings. [Details]

When your VAIO computer is attached to the port replicator (not supplied), you can connect a LAN cable to the LAN port on the port replicator. [Details]