contents.1 Introduction ........................................................................................ 1
Do You Have Everything You Need to Add a Computer to
Your Network? ....................................................................................... 1
Your Adapter and Its Connections....................................................... 2
About Your PCI Adapter ........................................................................ 3
Wake-On-LAN Capability ....................................................................... 4
About Ethernet Connections................................................................ 5
Straight-Through and Crossover Cables.......................................... 6
Connecting to Broadband Modems................................................. 7
2 Planning .............................................................................................. 7
Which Setup Method Best Matches Your Network?
I want to add another computer to an existing network
that has a base station..................................................................... 7
I want to connect two computers directly to each other ...............8
I want to connect three or more computers by using a switch
or hub.................................................................................................. 9
I want to connect another computer to a Home Phone Line
Network or Power Line Communication Network......................... 10
I have already connected my adapter and have not yet
installed the software ..................................................................... 10
3 Setting Up .........................................................................................11
Before You Begin................................................................................. 11
Typical Setup ....................................................................................... 12
Computer-to-Computer Setup ............................................................16
Setting Up an Adapter by Using Plug and Play.................................19
4 Network Tasks .................................................................................. 21
Log On to Your Workgroup..................................................................21
Perform Common Networking Tasks.................................................2 2
Allowing Access to an Internet Connection................................... 22
Allowing Access to Files and Folders............................................. 23
Allowing Access to Printers............................................................. 26
Sharing Other Peripheral Devices.................................................. 27
Reading E-Mail Messages on Your Network................................. 27
Playing Games on Your Network and on the Internet..................2 8
Secure Your Network .......................................................................... 29
Protect Your Network from Computers Viruses ...............................29
Protect Your Network from Hackers..................................................3 0