Ethernet Or Wireless - Arris Touchstone WTM552 User Manual

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Ethernet or Wireless?

There are two ways to connect your computer (or other equipment) to the Telepho-
ny Modem. 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: To connect more than four computers to the WTM552 through the Ether-
net ports, you will need an Ethernet hub (available at computer retail-
ers).
The Telephony Modem package comes with one 6-foot (1.9m) Ethernet cable (the
connectors look like wide telephone connectors); you can purchase more cables if
necessary at a computer retailer. If you are connecting the Telephony Modem di-
rectly to a computer, or to an Ethernet hub with a cross-over switch, ask for
Category 5 (CAT5) straight-through cable. If you are connecting the Telephony Mo-
dem to an Ethernet hub without a crossover switch, ask for a Category 5 crossover
cable.
Wireless
The 802.11 wireless LAN standard allows one or more computers to access the
WTM552 using a wireless (radio) signal. You can use the wireless connection if your
computer has a built-in or aftermarket wireless card.
Note: To learn more about which wireless hardware works best with your com-
puter, see your computer dealer.
Both
If you have two or more computers, you can use Ethernet for up to four devices
and wireless for others. To connect five or more computers to the Ethernet ports,
you will need an Ethernet hub (available at computer retailers).
For more information about connecting two or more computers, contact your cable
service provider.
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