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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