HP Blade dc72, dc7700, dc5700, dc5750, dx7300 Network Manual
Network & Internet Communications Guide
Business PCs
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Network & Internet Communications
Guide
Business PCs
First Edition (August 2006)
Document Part Number: 418628-001
About This Book
This guide provides definitions and instructions for using network interface controller (NIC) features that
are preinstalled on some models. It also provides information about Internet Service Providers and
solving Internet access problems.
WARNING! Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in
bodily harm or loss of life.
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damage to equipment or loss of information.
NOTE Text set off in this manner provides important supplemental information.
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Table of contents
1 Network Communications
Ethernet Network Structure .................................................................................................................. 2
NIC-Based Alerts .................................................................................................................................. 2
Wake-On-LAN Support (WOL) ............................................................................................................. 3
Interpreting the Network Status Lights ................................................................................................. 4
Disabling 802.3u/802.3ab Auto-Negotiation Capabilities ..................................................................... 4
Installing Network Drivers ..................................................................................................................... 5
Wireless Networks ................................................................................................................................ 6
Ad-hoc Network ................................................................................................................... 6
Access Point (Infrastructure) Network ................................................................................. 6
Advantages of Wireless Networking .................................................................................... 7
2 Internet Communications
Choosing an Internet Service Provider ................................................................................................. 9
Content Advisor .................................................................................................................................. 10
Restricting Internet Content ............................................................................................... 10
Solving Internet Access Problems ...................................................................................................... 12
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