28 Chapter 2
Installation
Installing the Hardware
Step 3: Connect the Gateway to the Network
n Ethertwist Connection. For Ethertwist, connect the LAN cable to the
RJ-45 connector on the back panel of the Gateway.
CAUTION
Do not connect to both the RJ-45 and the BNC connectors on the
Gateway. Only one connection to the LAN interface in the Gateway can
be made at a time. Data loss may occur if you try to use both connectors
simultaneously. The Gateway will automatically select the active port.
NOTE
To connect the Gateway to a ThickLAN or fiber optic network, see the
hardware documentation for with your ThickLAN or fiber optic network to
connect the LAN cable to the RJ-45 connector on the Gateway.
To connect the Gateway directly to a client computer system, you will
need a special twisted-pair cable. Contact Agilent Technologies for more
information.
Connecting to an Ethertwist LAN Using an RJ-45 Connector