Motorola SURFBOARD SVG2500 - Manual (Page 27)

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Wired Ethernet LAN
You will need to install the Ethernet network interface card (NIC) and driver software
for each computer on the 10/100Base-T Ethernet LAN. Because the SVG2500
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.
Figure 1-3 — Sample Ethernet to Computer Connection
The physical wiring arrangement has no connection to the logical network allocation
of IP addresses.
A wired Ethernet LAN with more than four computers requires one or more hubs,
switches , or routers. You can do the following:
• Connect a hub or switch to any Ethernet port on the SVG2500
• Use Ethernet hubs, switches, or routers to connect up to 245 computers to the
SVG2500