Chapter 2

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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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