Sony LF-X1, LF-X5 Operating Instructions Manual page 38

Connection Examples
This section offers examples of some typical methods for connecting to the Internet. The connection
method you should use depends on your ISP. For more information, contact your ISP.
• Connecting to a cable or DSL modem
Use a LAN cable (not supplied) to connect the LAN port on the base station to a cable or DSL modem.
If your apartment building is equipped with Ethernet wall jacks, directly connect the base station to a
wall jack.
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Tip
Labels such as ETHER, 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX,
LAN, and ENET are used to identify the Ethernet
port on a cable or DSL modem.
to Internet
To complete the connection, refer to
the operating instructions that came
with your cable or DSL modem.
Signal flow
Notes
• LAN cables come in two kinds: straight-wired and
cross-wired. The type of cable you should use
depends on what kind of cable modem or DSL
modem you have. For more information, see the
operating instructions for your modem.
• For more information on setting up the connection to
your cable or DSL modem, see the operating
instructions for your modem. If you are still unsure
of how to connect your modem, contact your cable
TV company, DSL network administrator, or ISP.
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Cable or DSL modem
Rear of base station
LAN cable (not supplied)
to LAN port