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Attached to the router are all of your computers or Ethernet-ready devices. Also
connected to the router is a cable or DSL modem that provides access to the Internet.
Equipment you need for a router-based Ethernet network
For an Ethernet network you need:
• Two or more computers with Ethernet jacks
• One router
• One broadband Internet connection (optional)
• Ethernet cables connecting all of the network equipment
When buying your router, be sure the model includes everything your network needs,
including:
• Internet security features, such as a firewall, to protect your network from
unwanted intruders
• 4-port switch to eliminate the need for additional network hardware
• DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment to automatically configure network
and IP addresses
Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer
To determine if an Ethernet card is already installed on your computer:
1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The
Control Panel
window opens. If your
Control Panel is in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance.
2 Click/Double-click System, click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager.
The
Device Manager
window opens.
Important
For best results, all Ethernet components should be either standard
Ethernet (10 Mbps), Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps or 10/100), or Gigabit Ethernet
(1000 Mbps or 10/100/1000). A mixture of components rated at different
speeds will result in your network running at the speed of the slowest rated
component.
Cable/DSL
modem
Router