Chapter 1: Connections and Setup
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Connecting More Than Two Computers to the Residential Voice Gateway
For TWG 850, if you need to connect more than two computers or if you need to connect two
computers, but USB is not available, you’ll need the following additional equipment:
Crossover-wired, or “null,” category 5 Ethernet cable for the EMTA Gateway to be connected
to the hub
10BaseT or 100BaseT Hub or Switch
Straight through, or standard, category 5 Ethernet cable (one for each computer to be
connected)
If you have a hub with an uplink port*, a straight through cable can be used in combination with
that port in lieu of the crossover cable.
*An uplink port has a small switch on it to change the polarity of the connection. It can accept
either a crossover or a straight cable, depending on the setting.
Fig.4: Hub Connection
Note: You may need to check with your service provider in order to connect multiple computers.
