Ethernet Cable
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Touchstone DG860 Data Gateway User’s Guide
Ethernet or Wireless?
There are two ways to connect your computer (or other equipment) to the Data
Gateway. The following will help you decide which is best for you:
Ethernet
Ethernet is a standard method of connecting two or more computers into a Local
Area Network (LAN). You can use the Ethernet connection if your computer has
built-in Ethernet hardware.
Note
:
To connect more than four computers to the DG860 through the Ether-
net ports, you need an Ethernet hub (available at computer retail ers).
The Data Gateway package comes with one 6-foot (1.9m) Ethernet cable (the con-
nectors look like wide telephone connectors); you can purchase more cables if nec-
essary at a computer retailer. If you are connecting the Data Gateway di rectly to a
computer, or to an Ethernet hub with a cross-over switch, ask for Category 5e
(CAT5e) straight-through cable. CAT5e cable is required for gigabit Ethernet (Gig-
E), not regular CAT5 cable.
Wireless
Wireless access lets you connect additional (wireless-capable) devices to Data Gate-
way. The 802.11 wireless LAN standard allows one or more computers to access the
DG860 using a wireless (radio) signal. These connections are in addition to the con-
nections supported via Ethernet.
Note
:
You can use the wireless connection if your computer has a built-in or af-
termarket wireless card. To learn more about which wireless hardware
works best with your com puter, see your computer dealer.
Both
If you have two or more computers, you can use Ethernet for up to four devices and
wireless for the others. To connect five or more computers to the Ethernet ports,
you will need an Ethernet hub (available at computer retailers.)
