Setting Up A Network Using A Router And Optional Hub Or Switch - Gateway 200ARC Network Manual

Setting up a network using a router and
optional hub or switch
If you are setting up a network for more than two computers and you will be
connecting your network to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable
or DSL modem), we recommend the use of a router. A router lets you access
the Internet connection from any network computer. The router can assign IP
addresses to the computers on the network and can provide firewall protection
for your network as well.
In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer
you want to connect to the network. If your router does not have built-in
switching, or if you have more computers than your router has ports, you need
a hub or switch and a straight-through cable to connect the hub or switch to
the router.
WAN port - connect to
DSL or cable modem for
Internet connection
Uplink
port
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Creating a Wired Ethernet Network
Router
Hub or
switch
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