Ethernet network examples – HP Deskjet 6940 User Manual

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has a different connector. An Ethernet cable connector (also called an RJ-45
connector) is wider and thicker and always has eight contacts on the end. A phone
connector has between two and six contacts.

A desktop computer or laptop with either a wired or wireless connection to the router
or access point.

Broadband Internet access (recommended) such as cable or DSL.

Ethernet network examples

These are some common Ethernet network configurations:

Shared Internet connection with a router acting as a gateway

In this example, a

router

manages the network connections and acts as a

gateway

between the network and the Internet.

Shared Internet connection with a PC acting as a gateway

In this example, the network devices are connected to a

hub

. A computer on the network

acts as the

gateway

between the network and the Internet. The gateway computer uses

Windows Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)

to manage the network connections and

provide Internet access to the other devices.

DSL or cable Internet connection without a gateway

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