Connecting To An Ethernet Network - Netopia 3381-ENT Getting Started 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 3381-ENT 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 3381-ENT using its Ethernet port.

Netopia 3381-ENT back panel

If you add devices connected through a hub or switch, connect the hub or switch to the Ethernet port on the

Netopia 3381-ENT.

The Netopia 3381-ENT in a 10/100Base-T network

To connect your 10/100Base-T

network to the Netopia 3381-ENT

through the Ethernet port, use

standard Category 5 Ethernet

cables with RJ-45 connectors.

You can attach additional devices

using standard Category 5

Ethernet cables (not provided)

connected to a 10- or 100Base-T

Ethernet hub or switch. The ports

on the router will auto detect 10-

or 100Base-T. Crossover cables

are not required.

Macintosh

Ethernet

Switch

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