IOGear GHPB21, User Manual

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Sharing Internet Access
Topic 6. Sharing Internet Access
So how can the Internet connection be shared among other computers on the HomePlug
network?
Since neither the HomePlug Bridge nor USB Adapter are capable of routing at this time, a
router is necessary in order to share an Internet connection. Future versions of the HomePlug
Bridge or USB Adapter may feature built-in routing capabilities.
The following items are required for successfully sharing the Internet connection:
One (1) Router
One (1) HomePlug Bridge
One (1) DSL/Cable Modem
Active ISP Service for the DSL/Cable Modem
CAT5 Cables
Also all computers that share the Internet connection must be connected to a
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