Soho NBG800 manual Network Extension, Wired LAN Extension

Some BSPs use an Ethernet adapter’s MAC address as an identifier to provide Internet service. In these cases you need to clone the Ethernet adapters MAC address to the BroadGuard. At the BroadGuard, disconnect the Ethernet cables from the other PCs on the network, leaving only the PC with the Ethernet adapter that you wish to register connected.

Note: If you previously used a registered MAC address to connect to your broadband service, you need to clone this Ethernet adapter’s MAC address to the BroadGuard.

Network Extension

If you want to connect more users to your network, or use a wireless connection through the BroadGuard, refer to the following section:

Wired LAN Extension

This section describes how to extend your BroadGuard LAN using one of our SOHOware Home series products, e.g. a 10Mbps or 10/100Mbps Ethernet Hub/Switch.

Easy two-step installation procedure:

step1. Set the Uplink port of the external hub/switch to the Uplink position

step2. Use standard RJ-45 Ethernet cable to connect any BroadGuard LAN port to the Uplink port of the hub/switch. If the device does not feature an Uplink switch, use a cross-over cable

Set to Uplink

10Mbps or 10/100Mbps Ethernet Hub/Switch

BroadGuard

Standard RJ-45

Ethernet Cable

Figure 5. Wired LAN Extension

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