Check your connections, Network with ethernet hub or switch – 2Wire 1000SW User Manual

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Note:

Your HomePNA card or adapter is not the analog V90 dial-up modem that may be integrated in

your computer. Please make sure that you connect both separately.

Check your connections

With your computer completely started, verify the

POWER

and

HOME NETWORK

indicator lights on the

front of the HomePortal are green. If they are not, see “Diagnosing connection problems” on page 21. The

BROADBAND

LINK

indicator light will not turn green until the HomePortal software has been installed and

an Internet connection has been established.

Continue from here to Step 3 “Install the HomePortal Software” on page 14.

Note:

The HomePortal has an auto-crossover port. You do not need to use a special crossover cable or

make any changes to the configuration of your HomePortal, Ethernet hub, or switch. The HomePortal will
establish the type of port needed during setup.

1.

Connect the provided AC power adapter from the HomePortal’s

POWER

port to an electrical outlet.

The green

POWER

light on the front of the HomePortal should come on.

2.

Connect the provided Ethernet cable from the

LOCAL ETHERNET

port on the HomePortal to an open

port on the hub or switch.

3.

Connect the first computer’s Ethernet adapter to the hub or switch using an Ethernet cable.

Network with Ethernet Hub or Switch

Computer has Ethernet adapter and you are using an Ethernet hub or switch

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