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Microsoft MN-130 Option C: I want to connect three or more computers by using a switch or hub.

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Option C:I want to connect three or more computers by using aswitch or hub.

You can also create a computer-to-computer network of more than

two computers by connecting them through a switch or hub.

If your computers meet all of the following conditions, use the

Computer-to-Computer Setup method in Chapter 3.

OOne computer has an available PCI slot for your new PCI adapter.

OAll other computers already have an installed Ethernet adapter

(or internal Ethernet card).

OYou have one or more switches or hubs, with enough available

ports to connect each computer in the network.

OYou have a straight-through Ethernet cable for each computer on

the network.

After you set up the adapter by using Option C, your network will

resemble this diagram:

Security Considerations for Option C

You can access the Internet by connecting one computer to your

broadband modem and sharing the connection with the other

computers by using Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) software. For

more information about ICS, see Windows Help.

Any network that connects to the Internet needs protection from

hackers and viruses. You can use firewall software, such as

Internet Connection Firewall that comes with Windows XP, to help

protect your network from unwanted intrusions.

If your network is not connected to the Internet, you do not need to

worry about protecting your network from Internet intrusions.

Switch or Hub

Computer with

PCI adapter

Computers with

installed Ethernet

adapters

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