Frequently Asked Questions
This chapter provides frequently asked questions about installation, networking, and Intelligent Gateway configuration and management.
Installation FAQs
What is the best way to connect a second PC to my Intelligent Gateway network?
There are four different ways you can connect a computer to your Intelligent Gateway: Ethernet, HomePNA, direct connect USB, and Wireless. Each connection type has advantages in different circumstances.
When deciding how to connect a second computer to your Intelligent Gateway network there are three things to consider:
•Does the computer already have a network adapter installed, and if so, what type? If the computer already has a network adapter installed, it is best to use it rather than go through the time and expense of installing another network interface.
•How is the first computer connected? How the first computer is connected may determine how the second computer can be connected or if other equipment is necessary. Use the following table to view the possibilities and restrictions for connecting a second computer. Select the type of connection that the first computer is using in the column on the left, and follow the row across to the right to view the possibilities.
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Ethernet | Yes* | Yes | Yes | Yes |
HomePNA | Yes | Yes** | Yes | Yes |
USB | Yes | Yes | No*** | Yes |
Wireless | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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*Requires the use of an Ethernet hub or switch if the Intelligent Gateway model does not have multiple Ethernet ports.
**Requires the use of a telephone line “Y” adapter so both computers can attach to the LINE port on the back of the Intelligent Gateway.
***There can be only one direct connection to the USB port on the Intelligent Gateway. If the first computer is connected directly via USB, the second computer cannot be connected via USB.
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