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Microsoft MN-130 Straight-Through and Crossover Cables, Connecting to Broadband Modems

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6Microsoft Broadband Networking PCI Adapter User’s Guide

Straight-Through and Crossover Cables

Data is sent and received through specific wires within an Ethernet

cable. Depending on the arrangement of its sending and receiving

wires, an Ethernet cable is either a “straight-through” type or a

“crossover” type. The following diagram demonstrates how to

differentiate between the two types.

Your adapter supports both straight-through and crossover cables.

For more information on the type of cable you need, see Chapter 2.

Connecting to Broadband Modems

When you connect your adapter to a broadband modem, it is

important to use either the cable that came with your modem or

the same type of cable. Many modems use a crossover cable to

connect to the network. If you are unsure about the type of Ethernet

cable to use, see the documentation for your broadband modem.

Straight-Through

Ethernet Cable

In a straight-

through cable,

the order of the

colored wires is the

same at both ends.

Crossover

Ethernet Cable

In a crossover

cable, the order of

the colored wires

is different at

both ends.

Contents

Main Important Caution Avertissement contents. Page introduction. Introducing the Broadband Networking PCI Adapter Do You Have Everything You Need to Add a Computer to Your Network? Your Adapter and Its Connections About Your PCI Adapter Wake-On-LAN Capability About Ethernet Connections Straight-Through and Crossover Cables Connecting to Broadband Modems 2 planning. Planning Your Network Which Setup Option Best Matches Your Network? Option B: I want to connect two computers directly to each other. Option C: I want to connect three or more computers by using a switch or hub. Page 3setting up. Installing, Connecting, and Configuring Your Adapter Before You Begin Typical Setup Step 1: Install the Software Step 2: Install the Adapter in Your Computer Step 3: Connect Your PCI Adapter to the Network Step 4: Configure Your Adapter Step 5: Test Your Network Computer-to-Computer Setup Step 1: Install the Software Step 2: Install the Adapter in Your Computer Step 3: Connect Your Adapter to the Network Step 4: Configure Your Adapter Step 5: Test Your Network Page Setting Up an Adapter by Using Plug and Play Page 4 network task s. Using Your Network Log On to Your Workgroup Perform Common Networking Tasks Allowing Access to an Internet Connection Allowing Access to Files and Folders Page Page Allowing Access to Printers Sharing Other Peripheral Devices Reading E-Mail Messages Playing Games on Your Network and on the Internet Secure Your Network Protect Your Network from Computer Viruses Protect Your Network from Hackers 5 monitoring. The Broadband Network Utility View the Status of Your Computer View the Status of Your Network Connection View the Status of Your Broadband Internet Connection View the Status of Other Network Devices View and Change Network Settings Customize the Broadband Network Utility Update Software, Drivers, and Firmware 6troubleshooting. Basic Troubleshooting Setup and Hardware Problems Network and Internet Problems Page Page Page Page File and Printer Sharing Problems Page Page Page reference. Getting Help Visit Us on the Web Click Help in the Broadband Network Utility Technical Support Regulatory Information United States Radio and TV Interference Regulations Note Canadian Radiocommunication Regulations Reference 47 Limited Warranty 48 Microsoft Broadband Networking PCI Adapter Users Guide Limited Warranty Continued Technical Specifications PCI Adapter System Requirements glossary. Page Page Page Page Page Page Page My Network Settings Wide Area Network (WAN) Settings