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Important Do not plug a phone jack (RJ-11) into any Ethernet (RJ-45) port on your adapter. Doing so might damage the device. You must use twisted pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that conform to FCC standards in the device’s Ethernet ports. Important Ne branchez pas une ligne téléphonique dans aucuns des port de réseau (RJ45). Caution For use with UL Listed, CSA and GS approved personal computers. Not intended for use in machinery, medical, or industrial applications. For indoor use only. Avert
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contents. 1 Introduction ........................................................................................ 1 Do You Have Everything You Need to Add a Computer to Your Network? ....................................................................................... 1 Your Adapter and Its Connections ....................................................... 2 About Your PCI Adapter ........................................................................ 3 Wake-On-LAN Capability ...............
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5 Monitoring ........................................................................................ 31 View the Status of Your Computer ....................................................32 View the Status of Your Network Connection ..................................32 View the Status of Your Broadband Internet Connection ...............33 View the Status of Other Network Devices .......................................33 View and Change Network Settings .......................................
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introduction. Introducing the Broadband Networking PCI Adapter ® Congratulations on your purchase of the Microsoft Broadband Networking PCI Adapter. You can use the adapter to connect any personal computer with an available PCI card slot to a new or existing Ethernet network. Networked computers let you: O Share a broadband Internet connection. O Share files, printers, and other peripheral devices. O Communicate and play games with others on the network or on the Internet. This chapter describes
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Your Adapter and Its Connections Your PCI adapter is connected from within your computer to your broadband modem or existing network by an Ethernet cable. An example network configuration is shown in the following diagram. Active Internet Connection Broadband Modem (DSL or Cable) Base Station (Router or Gateway) Computer with PCI Adapter There are also other ways to set up your adapter. For an overview of common setup scenarios, see Chapter 2. For detailed setup instructions, see Chapter 3. 2 Mi
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About Your PCI Adapter Your PCI adapter is installed in a standard PCI slot inside your computer, secured by a metal mounting bracket. The following diagram shows the layout of the adapter and the location of the Ethernet port, status indicator light, and Wake-On-LAN connector. Mounting Bracket Wake-On-LAN Connector Link/Activity Light PCI Connector Ethernet Port PCI Adapter Chapter 1: Introduction 3
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After you have completed the hardware and software setup of your PCI adapter, the indicator light visible through the adapter mounting bracket provides feedback about network connectivity and data-transmission speed. As shown in the following table, the light indicates one of several network states: Light Status: The PCI Adapter Is: Off Not connected to an active network. Solid orange Connected to a 10base-T network running at 10 Mbps. Blinking orange Activity detected over the 10base-T network.
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About Ethernet Connections Ethernet is the most commonly used wired network protocol, with connection speeds of 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or higher. Your USB or notebook adapter will transmit data at either 10 or 100 Mbps. The adapter’s auto-negotiation feature automatically determines the rate of your network connections and uses the fastest speed available. As you set up your network, keep in mind that power outlets, fluorescent lights, power supplies, and coiled or extra-long cables can interfere wi
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Straight-Through and Crossover Cables Data is sent and received through specific wires within an Ethernet cable. Depending on the arrangement of its sending and receiving wires, an Ethernet cable is either a “straight-through” type or a “crossover” type. The following diagram demonstrates how to differentiate between the two types. In a straight- through cable, Straight-Through the order of the Ethernet Cable colored wires is the same at both ends. In a crossover Crossover cable, the order of th
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2 planning. Planning Your Network ® You can use your Microsoft Broadband Networking Ethernet adapter within an existing network or to create a new network. This chapter will help you locate setup instructions for your network configuration. Which Setup Option Best Matches Your Network? The following options describe common ways to use your Ethernet adapter. Select the one that best matches your networking goals. Option A: I want to add another computer to an existing network that has a base stat
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Security Considerations for Option A In this configuration, your networked computers use a base station (gateway or router) to connect to the broadband modem and, indirectly, the Internet. A base station can help provide security for your network by using a hardware firewall or Network Address Translation (NAT) technology. It is important to enable the protection provided by your network to prevent security problems. For more information about security, see chapter 4. Option B: I want to connect
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Option C: I want to connect three or more computers by using a switch or hub. You can also create a computer-to-computer network of more than two computers by connecting them through a switch or hub. If your computers meet all of the following conditions, use the Computer-to-Computer Setup method in Chapter 3. O One computer has an available PCI slot for your new PCI adapter. O All other computers already have an installed Ethernet adapter (or internal Ethernet card). O You have one or more swit
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Option D: I want to connect another computer to a Home Phone Line (HomePNA) Network or Power Line Communication (PLC) Network. To add a computer to a HomePNA or PLC network by using a Microsoft Broadband Networking Ethernet adapter, you need to purchase a HomePNA-to-Ethernet or PLC-to-Ethernet adapter. For more information about connecting to this kind of network, see the documentation for your HomePNA or PLC network or contact the manufacturer’s support services. To set up your adapter on a Ho
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setting up. 3 Installing, Connecting, and Configuring Your Adapter ® Your Microsoft Broadband Networking Ethernet adapter can be set up in various ways, depending on how your existing network is configured. The instructions in this chapter will guide you through the process of setting up your adapter. Before You Begin Before you install your PCI adapter, make sure that you have the following items at the computer: Included in the Box: O Microsoft Broadband Networking PCI Adapter O User’s Guide O
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Note Typical Setup If your computers are Follow the detailed instructions beginning on the next page if your running Microsoft Windows existing network configuration matches all of the following XP or Windows 2000, you conditions: must be a member of the Administrator group to set O You have an existing Ethernet network that has a base station up a network. If you are not (gateway or router), a DSL or cable modem, and an active logged on as an Internet connection. administrator, click Start,
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Step 1: Install the Software 1. Insert the Setup CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the computer that you want to connect to your network. If the Setup Wizard does not start automatically after a few seconds, double-click My Computer, double-click the drive that contains your Setup CD-ROM, and then double-click Setup or Setup.exe. 2. In the Setup Wizard, do the following: O When the wizard asks which device you are installing, click Network Adapter. O When the wizard asks which network adapter you
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Mounting Bracket Caution Electronic components are sensitive to static electricity. Always ground yourself before PCI Connectors touching the PCI adapter or any other internal components of your computer. PCI Slot 6. Screw the bracket of the PCI adapter securely to your computer’s case. 7. If your computer does not support PCI 2.2 connectivity and you want to install Wake-On-LAN capability, do the following: O Connect one end of the Wake-On-LAN cable (purchased separately) to the connector on th
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After you connect your adapter, the back of your computer will resemble the following diagram. Note Step 4: Configure Your Adapter If you originally logged on to 1. Turn on your computer. an administrator account to begin Setup, make sure that When Windows starts, the Setup Wizard automatically resumes. you log on to the same administrator account after 2. Continue to follow the instructions in the Setup Wizard. you restart your computer. When you complete the setup, click Finish to exit the Set
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Computer-to-Computer Setup Use the setup instructions described here if: O You want to connect two or more computers directly to each other or indirectly through a hub or switch. O You want to connect a Microsoft Broadband Networking adapter to the first computer. O All other computers to be networked have an installed Ethernet adapter or a built-in Ethernet port. Note You will need an Ethernet cable for each computer you are adding For more information about to your network. You will need a cro
