Connecting to an ethernet network, Connecting to an ethernet network -2 – Netopia 3356-ENT User Manual

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3-2 Getting Started Guide

Ethernet: Ethernet hardware and software drivers enable your PC or Macintosh computer to communicate on
the LAN.

Once the Netopia 4-por t ADSL Router is properly configured and connected to your LAN, PC and Macintosh
computers that have their required components in place will be able to connect to the Internet or other remote
IP networks.

Connecting to an Ethernet Network

You can connect a standard 10/100Base-T Ethernet network to the Netopia 4-por t ADSL Router using any of its
Ethernet por ts.

Netopia 4-port ADSL Router back panel

If you add devices connected through a hub or switch, connect the hub or switch to an Ethernet por t on the
Netopia 4-por t ADSL Router.

The Netopia 4-port ADSL Router in a 10/100Base-T network

Power

Off / On

LAN

DSL

4

1

2

3

Power

Off / On

LAN

DSL

4

1

2

3

Macintosh

PC

PC

Ethernet

Switch

To connect your 10/100Base-T
network to the Netopia 4-por t
ADSL Router through the Ethernet
por t, use standard Categor y 5
Ethernet cables with RJ-45
connectors.

You can attach additional devices
using standard Categor y 5
Ethernet cables (not provided)
connected to a 10- or 100Base-T
Ethernet hub or switch. The por ts
on the router will auto detect 10-
or 100Base-T. Crossover cables
are not required.

PC

PC

PC

Macintosh

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