Chapter 2 Getting Started
Chapter 2 Getting Started
Compex NetPassage 15B may be used in different application. It is integrated with an embedded HTTP server providing a user-friendly web-based configuration interface to ensure fast and easy configuration process for these applications. This chapter provides the information on how to connect to the configuration interface, how to setup the hardware for configuration and operation.
2.1Hardware Setup
Compex NetPassage 15B may be installed in different applications. This section summarizes the hardware setup for each application.
2.1.1 Distributing Broadband Internet Access to Fast Ethernet Network
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NetPassage 15B distributes broadband Internet access to the Fast Ethernet segment
In this hardware setup, 4 computers are connected to the integrated 4-port 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch of NetPassage 15B. These computers are able to share a single broadband Internet account as well as their resources. You may also cascade the NetPassage 15B to another Hub or Switch to support more users. The Fast Ethernet ports of NetPassage 15B are designed with auto-crossover mechanism that can be easily connected to another Hub or Switch regardless of the orientation of the UTP cable (straight or crossover).
