User's Manual

Notebook PC User Manual 49
Twisted-Pair Cable
The cable used to connect the Ethernet card to a host (generally
a Hub or Switch) is called a straight-through Twisted Pair Ethernet
(TPE). The end connectors are called RJ-45 connectors, which are
not compatible with RJ-11 telephone connectors. If connecting two
computers together without a hub in between, a crossover LAN
cable is required (Fast-Ethernet model). (Gigabit models support
auto-crossover so a crossover LAN cable is optional.)
Example of the Notebook PC connected to a Network Hub or Switch
for use with the built-in Ethernet controller.
Network cable with
RJ-45 connectors
Network Hub or Switch
The actual location of the LAN port differs by models. Refer
to the previous chapter to locate the LAN port
USB 2.0 supports Wake-on LAN.
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