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Note: Your HomePNA card or adapter is not the analog V90 dial-up modem that may be integrated in
your computer. Please make sure that you connect both separately.
Check your connections
With your computer completely started, verify the POWER and HOME NETWORK indicator lights on the
front of the HomePortal are green. If they are not, see “Diagnosing connection problems” on page 21. The
BROADBAND LINK indicator light will not turn green until the HomePortal software has been installed and
an Internet connection has been established.
Continue from here to Step 3 “Install the HomePortal Software” on page 14.
Note: The HomePortal has an auto-crossover port. You do not need to use a special crossover cable or
make any changes to the configuration of your HomePortal, Ethernet hub, or switch. The HomePortal will
establish the type of port needed during setup.
1. Connect the provided AC power adapter from the HomePortal’s POWER port to an electrical outlet.
The green
POWER light on the front of the HomePortal should come on.
2. Connect the provided Ethernet cable from the LOCAL ETHERNET port on the HomePortal to an open
port on the hub or switch.
3. Connect the first computer’s Ethernet adapter to the hub or switch using an Ethernet cable.
Network with Ethernet Hub or Switch
Computer has Ethernet adapter and you are using an Ethernet hub or switch