12 Microsoft Broadband Networking PCI Adapter User’s Guide
Typical Setup
Follow the detailed instructions beginning on the next page if your
existing network configuration matches all of the following
conditions:
OYou have an existing Ethernet network that has a base station
(gateway or router), a DSL or cable modem, and an active
Internet connection.
OThe Windows-based computer you want to add has an available,
high-powered USB port or a PC Card slot, and the computer is
not already connected to another network.
See the setup instructions later in this chapter if:
OYour network is configured in any other way, or
OYou have already connected your adapter and have not yet
installed the adapter software.
After you set up your adapter, your network will resemble the
following diagram.
Computer with
PCI Adapter
Installing the software
on this computer
configures the adapter.
Active Internet Connection
Broadband Modem
(DSL or Cable)
Base Station
(Gateway or Router)
Note
If your computers are
running Microsoft Windows
XP or Windows 2000, you
must be a member of the
Administrator group to set
up a network. If you are not
logged on as an
administrator, click Start,
click Log Off, and then
press CTRL+ALT+DELETE.
Log on again with an
administrator’s name and
password.