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1 Introduction ........................................................................................ 1
Do You Have Everything You Need to Install Your Switch? ............... 2
Your Switch and Its Connections ......................................................... 2
About Ethernet Connections ................................................................ 5
Straight-Through and Crossover Cables.......................................... 5
Connecting to Broadband Modems................................................. 5
2 Planning .............................................................................................. 7
Which Setup Option Best Matches Your Network? ........................... 7
I want to expand my existing network to increase the number
of available Ethernet ports ............................................................... 7
I want to share files or printers between two or more
computers that are not connected to the Internet ........................ 9
My broadband modem has a firewall, and I want to use the
switch to add more computers to my network ............................. 10
My computer runs firewall software and is directly connected
to my broadband modem ...............................................................11
3 Setting Up .........................................................................................13
Choose a Location for Your Switch....................................................13
Connect the Switch to a Power Outlet ..............................................14
Connect Your Switch to the Network.................................................14
Test Your Switch ..................................................................................14
What’s Next?........................................................................................14
4 Security .............................................................................................15
Protect Your Network from Computer Viruses .................................15
Protect Your Network from Hackers .................................................. 16
5 Troubleshooting ............................................................................... 17
Setup and Hardware Problems.......................................................... 17
Network and Internet Problems ........................................................18
File and Printer Sharing Problems ....................................................19
Reference..........................................................................................20
Getting Help .........................................................................................23
Visit Us on the Web .........................................................................23
Technical Support............................................................................23
Regulatory Information .......................................................................24
Limited Warranty .................................................................................26
Technical Specifications..................................................................... 27
System Requirements ........................................................................27
Glossary............................................................................................. 29