Microsoft MN-130 - Manual (Page 13)

Chapter 2: Planning 9
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 switches or hubs, with enough available
ports to connect each computer in the network.
O You have a straight-through Ethernet cable for each computer on
the network.
After you set up the adapter by using Option C, your network will
resemble this diagram:
Security Considerations for Option C
You can access the Internet by connecting one computer to your
broadband modem and sharing the connection with the other
computers by using Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) software. For
more information about ICS, see Windows Help.
Any network that connects to the Internet needs protection from
hackers and viruses. You can use firewall software, such as
Internet Connection Firewall that comes with Windows XP, to help
protect your network from unwanted intrusions.
If your network is not connected to the Internet, you do not need to
worry about protecting your network from Internet intrusions.
Switch or Hub
Computer with
PCI adapter
Computers with
installed Ethernet
adapters