Technical Support
Setup - Guide
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Note: If a router is already installed in the home and you are connecting the ICM to
the home network, skip this step and continue on to connecting a computer.
The router must be installed according to the installation instructions supplied by the
router manufacturer. Follow the instructions included with the router to install and
configure the router.
Installing an Ethernet Hub or Switch
Connect an Ethernet hub or switch when there are more network devices than ports
on the router. Connect the uplink port on the hub or switch to one of the Ethernet
ports on the router.
The following general restrictions exist for all Ethernet hubs and switches:
Each Ethernet device must be home-run from the device to the hub.
Ethernet cables must be at least Category 5 cable (CAT5). CAT5e is preferred
since a single CAT5e can support gigabit Ethernet.
Ethernet does not support daisy chaining, however it is possible to add another
hub or switch in a remote location. No more than 4 hubs can be between any
two Ethernet devices.
