Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started
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Attached to the router are all of your computers or
Ethernet-ready devices. Also connected to the router
is a cable or DSL modem that provides access to the
Internet.
Equipment you need for a router-based
Ethernet network
For a wired Ethernet network you need:
•
Two or more computers with Ethernet jacks
•
One router
•
One broadband Internet connection (optional)
•
Ethernet cables connecting all of the network
equipment
Important
For best results, all Ethernet components should be either
standard Ethernet (10 Mbps), Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps or 10/100),
or Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps or 10/100/1000). A mixture of
components rated at different speeds will result in your network
running at the speed of the slowest rated component
.
Cable/DSL
modem
Router
Summary of Contents for EL1300
Page 1: ...User Guide ...
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Page 11: ...Chapter 1 1 Checking Out Your Computer ...
Page 15: ...Chapter 2 5 Setting Up and Getting Started ...
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Page 37: ...Chapter 3 27 Troubleshooting ...
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Page 71: ...Appendix A 61 Regulations and safety notices ...
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