Medion PC MT6 MED MT Series, Getting Started Manual

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Some requirements have to be fulfilled if you want to make
PCs communicate with one another.
1.
The PCs must have the same network cards that support
the same network technology. Unless otherwise stated
your PC will support the current standard, Fast Ethernet
(10/100 Mbit).
2. The network cards must be connected to one another. All
you need is a Shielded Twisted Pair cable (CAT5) which
has an
RJ-45 connector.
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If you want to connect two PCs you need a Cross-
Link cable.
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If more PCs must be connected you need a supple-
mentary distributor (
Hub or Switch ) and a Patch
cable.
3. All connected PCs need a networking operating system .
That’s the case with Windows
®
.
4. All network PCs must speak the same “language” to un-
derstand one another. For this purpose they use proto-
cols.
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The network protocol is determined by the integra-
tion of the client server. Loading all PCs with the
same client, for example „
Client for Microsoft
®
Networks “, meets the first prerequisite. Your PC, if
equipped with a network connection, has been pre-
configured with this server in the factory.
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A transport protocol is required so data can be trans-
ported via the network. Your network PC has TCP/IP
preconfigured. It is the most common protocol and
mandatory for internet access. You need IPX/SPX
usually only, if access is required to Novell
®
net-
works.