Ethernet Or Wireless - Arris Xfinity TG1682 User Manual

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Ethernet or Wireless?

There are two ways to connect your computer (or other equipment) to the Tele-
phony Gateway. The following will help you decide which is best for you:
Ethernet
Ethernet is a standard method of connecting two or more computers into a Local
Area Network (LAN). You can use the Ethernet connection if your computer has
built-in Ethernet hardware.
Note:
The Telephony Gateway comes with one 4-foot (1.2m) Ethernet cable (the connec-
tors look like wide telephone connectors); you can purchase more cables if neces-
sary at a computer retailer. If you are connecting the Telephony Gateway directly
to a computer, or to an Ethernet hub or broadband router with a cross-over switch,
ask for Category 5e (CAT5e) straight-through cable. CAT5e cable is required for gi-
gabit Ethernet (Gig-E), not regular CAT5 cable
Wireless
Wireless access lets you connect additional (wireless-capable) devices to Telephony
Gateway. The 802.11 wireless LAN standard allows one or more computers to ac-
cess the TG1682 using a wireless (radio) signal. These connections are in addition
to the connections supported via Ethernet.
Note:
Both
If you have two or more computers, you can use Ethernet for up to four devices and
wireless for the others. To connect five or more computers to the Ethernet ports,
you will need an Ethernet hub (available at computer retailers.)
Xfinity TG1682 Telephony Gateway User's Guide
Ethernet
Configuration Usage
To connect more than four computers to the TG1682 through the Ether-
net ports, you need an Ethernet hub (available at computer retail ers).
You can use the wireless connection if your computer has a built-in or af-
termarket plug-in wireless adapter. To learn more about which wireless
hardware works best with your com puter, see your computer dealer.
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