IOGear GHPB21 user manual Topic 6. Sharing Internet Access

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Sharing Internet Access

Topic 6. Sharing Internet Access

So how can the Internet connection be shared among other computers on the HomePlug network?

Since neither the HomePlug Bridge nor USB Adapter are capable of routing at this time, a router is necessary in order to share an Internet connection. Future versions of the HomePlug Bridge or USB Adapter may feature built-in routing capabilities.

The following items are required for successfully sharing the Internet connection:

One (1) Router

One (1) HomePlug Bridge

One (1) DSL/Cable Modem

Active ISP Service for the DSL/Cable Modem CAT5 Cables

Also all computers that share the Internet connection must be connected to a

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Contents HomePlug to Ethernet Bridge Page Welcome Table of Contents Overview Features Requirements System RequirementsIntroduction Front View Drawing Installation Installation Installation Installation Click Install to start the Installa- tion Wizard Installation Installation Network Configuration Network Configuration Network Configuration Network Configuration Network Configuration Network Configuration Network Configuration NetworkTerms HomePlug NetworkTopologies Using the HomePlug to USB Adapter only Using the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge Node Mode Using the HomePlug USB Adapter and Ethernet Bridge Node Mode Network Configuration Topic 1 Using Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP/2000 Networking BasicsClick Next in the windowright for Network Setup Wizard Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Click Next Then click Finish on this next window Networking Basics Topic 2 Checking IP ad- dresses in Windows XP Networking Basics Topic 3 Assigning a Static IP Address Networking Basics Networking Basics Topic 4. Sharing Disks/Folders Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Topic 5. Share Printers Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Click on Add a printer Select the network printer option and click Next Find the printer you would like to share and click Next Networking Basics Networking Basics Sharing Internet Access Topic 6. Sharing Internet AccessSharing Internet Access Sharing Internet Access Checking Router Settings Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions/TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Getting Technical Support Getting Technical Support Product Specifications Limited Warranty Page Page Contact info