Belkin F5D5050 manual Connecting the hardware, Connecting to a DSL or Cable Modem

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Connecting to a DSL or Cable Modem

Many DSL or cable modems require connection to a computer through a network interface card (NIC). To determine if your cable or DSL modem can be connected through a network interface card, you can either consult your modem’s documentation or simply look at the ports on the back of the modem. If your modem has a port that looks just like the one pictured below (similar to a standard phone jack, but a little larger), then the Belkin USB 10/100 Ethernet Adapter is an easy way to connect to these modems and take advantage of high-speed Internet access.

10/100Base-T Ethernet Connector

Connecting the hardware

To connect the modem to your Network Card, you will need an Ethernet "patch cable," or "CAT5 cable". Most cable and DSL modems will require connection using a "crossover patch cable," however, some modems offer a second network connector labeled "Computer," which can be connected to the Network Card using a standard patch cable. To determine which cable to use, it is recommended that you consult your modem’s installation guide or user manual.

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Contents USB10/100 Ethernet Adapter Page Table of Contents Features Contents of PackageBasic PC-to-Ethernet Port Connections Installing the USB 10/100 Ethernet AdapterPC-to-PC Direct Connections PC-to-Ethernet Network Connections PC-to-Cable Modem or xDSL Modem ConnectionsInstalling the network drivers Installing the Network Drivers Page Connecting the hardware Connecting to a DSL or Cable ModemConfiguring your computer Using static addressing Connecting to a DSL or Cable Modem Connecting to a DSL or Cable Modem Using dynamic addressing Connecting to a DSL or Cable Modem Click OK to close the window Creating a Simple Network Connecting two computers Connecting three or more computers Configuring your computers Creating a Simple Network Configuring network software Creating a Simple Network Creating a Simple Network Creating a Simple Network Creating a Simple Network Accessing resources on other computers Sharing files and disk drivesUsing a shared printer on the network Sharing a printer with the networkCreating a Simple Network Creating a Simple Network Creating a Simple Network Sharing an Internet Connection Hardware Internet sharing Cable or DSL lineWindows 98 SE host configuration Software Internet sharingSharing an Internet Connection Sharing an Internet Connection Windows 98 SE host configuration check Configuring client computers Sharing an Internet Connection Client configuration check Sharing an Internet Connection Sharing an Internet Connection Windows Me host configuration Sharing an Internet Connection Sharing an Internet Connection Sharing an Internet Connection Configuring client computers Sharing an Internet Connection Sharing an Internet Connection Product Specifications FCC Statement Belkin Components Limited Lifetime Product WarrantyCE Declaration of Conformity Belkin Components