Chapter 2: Setting Up and Getting Started
Installing Ethernet cards and drivers
After you have determined the type of Ethernet you are using for your network, you need to install Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that do not have Ethernet already installed. Use the documentation that comes with your Ethernet cards for instructions on installing the card and any required drivers.
Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer’s jack and the router or the cable or DSL modem at this point, if you have not already done so.
Connecting network cables
We recommend using category 5 (Cat 5), unshielded,
Cat 5 cables are available in two different types;
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
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
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