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Introduction to Networking
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
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.
Tips & Tricks 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
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modem
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