Microsoft MN-150 manual Microsoft Broadband Networking 5-Port Switch User’s Guide

After you set up the switch by using Option A, your network will resemble this diagram:

Active Internet Connection

Broadband Modem (DSL or Cable)

Base Station (Gateway or Router)

5-Port Switch

Computers with

Installed Ethernet

Adapters

If you disconnect existing network wires for use in a different location, be sure to consult the documentation for your existing network device to determine the necessary cable type. Although your 5-port switch supports connections to both straight-through and crossover Ethernet cables, other devices on your network might require a specific cable type.

Security Considerations for Option A

Because a switch provides no security features, it cannot make your network secure. Other networking hardware and software must provide the necessary security. When you plan your network using Option A, make sure that all computers are behind a firewall or that your broadband modem uses Network Address Translation (NAT) technology to hide your computers from unauthorized access over the Internet.

8Microsoft Broadband Networking 5-Port Switch User’s Guide