eMachines EL1300 manual Equipment you need for a router-based Ethernet network

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Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started

Attached to the router are all of your computers or Ethernet-ready devices. Also connected to the router is a cable or DSL modem that provides access to the Internet.

Cable/DSL modem

Router

Equipment you need for a router-based

Ethernet network

Important

For best results, all Ethernet components should be either standard Ethernet (10 Mbps), Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps or 10/100), or Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps or 10/100/1000). A mixture of components rated at different speeds will result in your network running at the speed of the slowest rated component.

For a wired Ethernet network you need:

•Two or more computers with Ethernet jacks

•One router

•One broadband Internet connection (optional)

•Ethernet cables connecting all of the network equipment

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Contents User Guide Page Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructionsProduct servicing Iii Disposal instructionsTips and information for comfortable use Finding your comfort zoneTaking care of your vision Page Contents Viii Chapter About this guide FrontBack Hdmi Setting Up and Getting Started Working safely and comfortably Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strainPreparing power connections Protecting from power source problemsChecking the voltage selection Connecting to a broadband modem or network Connecting a dial-up modemUsing the World Wide Web Connecting to a Web site Downloading files Wired Ethernet networking Using a routerEthernet networking Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit EthernetEquipment you need for a router-based Ethernet network Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware Making sure your broadband connection works ImportantSetting Up and Getting Started Router WAN port Establishing your Ethernet network connection Naming the computers and the workgroupConfiguring the TCP/IP protocol Testing your network Adding a printer to your network Sharing resourcesSharing drives and printers Or drive to uncheck the box Click Apply, then click OK Using the network Viewing shared drives and foldersCreating a shortcut to a network drive Opening files across the networkCopying files across the network Printing files across the network Setting Up and Getting Started Troubleshooting Troubleshooting First stepsAdd-in cards AudioCD or DVD drives DVD drivesTroubleshooting Expansion cards File managementHard drive Troubleshooting Internet See also Modem dial-up onTroubleshooting Keyboard MemoryMemory card reader Modem cable or DSLModem dial-up Page Troubleshooting Page Monitor Mouse Networks Optical disc drivesPage Passwords PowerPrinter Page Sound Recovering your system Creating recovery discs Recovering pre-installed software and drivers Recovering from within Windows OS Returning your system to its factory conditionRecovering from the hard drive during startup Recovering from your recovery discsWhat is Labelflash? Creating Labelflash Disc LabelsCreating disc labels with LabelPrint Page Troubleshooting Page JPG/JPEG TIF/TIFF BMP GIF Label side of most discs is the least shiny side Telephone support Before calling Customer CareSelf-help Troubleshooting Appendix a FCC notice Operation conditionsModem notices Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesList of applicable countries Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice Radio device regulatory notice General European Union EUFCC RF safety requirement Appendix a Regulations and safety notices