There isn't one on the laptop.  If it is a Toshiba docking station (or many 
other brands), there is probably one there.  If the isn't, you will need to 
buy a PC card to plug in.
"jon" <amazingcrowns@cox.net> wrote in message 
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> hi-
> my first laptop was just given to me, it's a toshiba tecra 8100.  i have a 
> docking station, but i cannot find an ethernet interface on that docking 
> station, or on the laptop.  how should i connect this laptop to my 
> ethernet cable modem? is there a common type of crossover cable? any 
> special type? is there a hidden ether port on either of these devices?
>
> thanx
>