Wired ethernet lan – Motorola SBG900 User Manual

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Configuration: Basic Gateway TCP/IP Wireless USB

Wired Ethernet LAN

Each computer on the 10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN requires an Ethernet network interface card (

NIC

) and

driver

software installed. Because the SBG900 Ethernet port supports

auto-MDIX

, you can use straight-through or

cross-over cable to connect a hub, switch, or computer. Use category 5 cabling for all Ethernet connections.

The physical wiring arrangement has no connection to the logical network allocation of IP addresses.

Sample Ethernet to computer connection

A wired Ethernet LAN with more than one computer requires one or more

hubs

or

switches

. You can connect a

hub or switch to the Ethernet port on the SBG900.

The following illustration is an example of an Ethernet LAN you can set up using the SBG900. Cable the LAN in an
appropriate manner for the site. A complete discussion of Ethernet cabling is beyond the scope of this document.

Sample Ethernet connection to hubs or switches

Coaxial

cable

Category 5 Ethernet cable

Add additional hubs or switches

for further expansion

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