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Note For definitions of terms not defined here, see the Network glossary.
We recommend the wired LAN (local area network) configurations below to support your HP
If your network has DSL or cable Internet access, you can use either a router or a computer as the Internet gateway. With either DSL or cable, you are able to access the full functionality of your HP
Router gateway
In this example, a router manages the network connections, and a DSL or cable modem provides Internet access. If you use this configuration, connect your HP
With this configuration, you are able to access the full functionality of the HP
Computer gateway
In this example, the network devices are connected to a switch or router. A computer on the network acts as the gateway between the network and the Internet. The gateway computer uses Windows Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) or similar software to manage the network connections and provide Internet access to the other devices.
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