Using a Cable Modem or DSL Modem and the HomeLink PC Card
If you are currently using a HomeLink Phoneline + 10/100 Network PC Card with a cable or DSL modem, it is recommended that you connect your cable modem to a 10BaseT/100BaseTX hub for faster access speeds. Keep in mind that some cable modems may not be connected to a hub and require a direct connection to a Network PC Card. Check with your provider if you have any questions regarding this matter.
Some cable modem providers may prevent the use of proxy software to share the Internet. The best course of action would be to discuss the matter with your cable service provider, then consult your Windows documentation to find out what is required to access your
Connecting 10Mbps Broadband and 1Mbps HomeLink
Since your 1Mbps HomeLink Phoneline + 10/100 Network PC Card runs at a slower speed than your 10Mbps broadband connection, you will need special hardware to connect the two together. You can do so with a device called a Bridge.
A bridge is a device that trasmits data packets from one type of network to another. The Linksys HomeLink Broadband Network Bridge can seamlessly connect your 10/100 network to your 1Mbps HomeLink network.
For more information about the HomeLink Broadband Network Bridge, visit the Linksys Web site at http://www.linksys.com.
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