Chapter 2 getting started, 1 hardware setup, Chapter 2 – Compex Technologies NetPassage 15B User Manual
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Chapter 2 Getting Started
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Chapter 2 Getting Started
Compex NetPassage 15B may be used in different application. It is integrated with an
embedded HTTP server providing a user-friendly web-based configuration interface to ensure
fast and easy configuration process for these applications. This chapter provides the information
on how to connect to the configuration interface, how to setup the hardware for configuration
and operation.
2.1 Hardware Setup
Compex NetPassage 15B may be installed in different applications. This section
summarizes the hardware setup for each application.
2.1.1 Distributing Broadband Internet Access to Fast Ethernet Network
In this hardware setup, 4 computers are connected to the integrated 4-port 10/100Mbps
Fast Ethernet Switch of NetPassage 15B. These computers are able to share a single
broadband Internet account as well as their resources. You may also cascade the
NetPassage 15B to another Hub or Switch to support more users. The Fast Ethernet ports
of NetPassage 15B are designed with auto-crossover mechanism that can be easily
connected to another Hub or Switch regardless of the orientation of the UTP cable
(straight or crossover).
Figure 2.1.1-1
NetPassage 15B
distributes broadband
Internet access to the Fast
Ethernet segment