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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.
First computer Second computer
Ethernet HomePNA USB Wireless
Ethernet
Yes *
* Requires the use of an Ethernet hub or switch if the Intelligent Gateway model does not have multiple
Ethernet ports.
Yes Yes Yes
HomePNA Yes Yes **
** 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.
Yes Yes
USB Yes Yes
No ***
*** 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.
Yes
Wireless Yes Yes Yes Yes