Gateway E4350 manual Setting up a network using a router

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Creating an Ethernet network

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Category 5 cables are available in two different types; straight-through cables, used to connect computers to a router, and crossover cables, used to connect two computers.

To determine which type of cable you have, hold both ends of the cable with the connectors facing away from you and with the spring clip on the bottom. For straight-through cable, the wires on both connectors are attached to copper pins in the same order (same colors, left to right). For a crossover cable, the wires on each connector are attached to the copper pins in a different order (different colors, left to right).

Setting up a network using a router

If you are setting up a network for more than two computers and you will be connecting your network to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommend the use of a router. A router lets you access the Internet connection from any network computer. The router can assign IP addresses to the computers on the network and can provide firewall protection for your network as well.

In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you want to connect to the network.

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Contents Page Page Contents Maintaining Your Computer Iii Page Chapter To start Help and Support Help and SupportTo access the Using Your Computer guide Using Your Computer guideSearching for a topic Gateway contact information Online helpIdentifying your computer Checking Out Your Gateway Computer Your computer includes the following components FrontComponent Icon Description Back Back Gateway Documentation Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity Locating your serial numberFinding your specifications Memory AccessoriesPrinters Storage DevicesUSB flash drive Uninterruptible power suppliesGetting Started Reducing eye strain Working safelySetting up your computer and computer accessories Setting up your computer desk and chairSitting at your computer Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain Protecting from power source problemsChecking the voltage selection Starting your computer To set the voltage selection switchTo start your computer Waking up your computer Turning off your 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a Data error messageYou cannot connect to the Internet Keyboard Connecting to a Web site takes too longKeyboard does not work Modem dial-up MemoryTo check the dialing properties Your 56K modem does not connect at 56K To run modem diagnosticsModem is not recognized by your computer Modem is noisy when it dials and connects To turn down the modem volumeScreen resolution is not correct MonitorColor is not uniform Computer is running but there is no pictureText on the display is dim or difficult to read Networks MouseMouse does not work Mouse works erraticallyPower PasswordsTo set a default printer PrinterYou see a Printer is out of paper error message You see a Printer queue is full error messageSound To make sure that the printer is not set to work offlineHelp Support Troubleshooting Networking Your Computer Introduction to Networking Using a routerEquipment you need for a router-based Ethernet network Example router-based Ethernet networkCreating an Ethernet network Installing Ethernet cards and driversNaming the computers and the workgroup Making sure your broadband connection worksTo identify this computer on the network To use a Dhcp server Configuring the TCP/IP protocolCreating an Ethernet network Setting up an Ethernet network Setting up a network using a router To set up a network using a router Configuring your routerTo configure the Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL router Creating an Ethernet network Testing your network You cannot see the other computers on your network Troubleshooting Your Ethernet networkComputer does not recognize an add-inEthernet card Your Ethernet network is running slower than you expectNetworking Your Computer Appendix a Setting up your system Important safety informationUnited States of America Regulatory compliance statementsIndustry Canada IC Unintentional emitter per ICES-003 CanadaExternal television antenna grounding Laser safety statementReference Grounding component Environmental information Trademark Acknowledgments Macrovision 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