Gateway Personal Computer User Manual page 57

Cable/DSL
modem
Router
Equipment you need for a router-based Ethernet network
For an Ethernet network you need:
Two or more computers with Ethernet jacks
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One router
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One broadband Internet connection (optional)
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Ethernet cables connecting all of the network equipment
Important
Tips & Tricks
For best results, all Ethernet components should be either standard
Ethernet (10 Mbps), Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps or 10/100), or Gigabit
Ethernet (1000 Mbps or 10/100/1000). A mixture of components rated
at different speeds will result in your network running at the speed
of the slowest rated component.
When buying your router, be sure the model includes everything your
network needs, including:
Internet security features - such as a firewall to protect your network
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from unwanted intruders
4-port switch - to eliminate the need for additional network hardware
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DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment - to automatically
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configure network and IP addresses
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