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Installation |
This Chapter covers the physical installation of the SpeedStream DSL/Cable Router.
Requirements
•DSL or Cable modem, and an Internet Access account with an ISP, for shared Internet access.
•Network cables. Use standard 10/100BaseT CAT5 network (UTP) cables with RJ45 connectors
•TCP/IP network protocol must be installed on all PCs.
•For shared access to the attached printer, the following clients are supported:
•Windows 95/98/ME
•Windows NT 4.0, 2000 or XP
•Unix (LPD printing)
Procedure
Figure 3: Installation Diagram
1. Choose an Installation Site
Select a suitable place on the network to install the DSL/Cable Router.
Ensure that both the DSL/Cable Router and the DSL or Cable modem are powered OFF.
2. Connect LAN Cables
•Use standard 10/100 CAT5 network cables to connect PCs to the Switching Hub ports on the DSL/Cable Router.
•Both 10BaseT and 100BaseT connections can be used simultaneously.
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