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Chapter 3: Getting Started
The Telephony Gateway package comes with one 4-foot (1.2m) 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 Gateway directly to a
computer, or to an Ethernet hub with a cross-over switch, ask for Category 5e (CAT5e)
straight-through cable. CAT5e cable is required for gigabit 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 access the
TG2472 using a wireless (radio) signal. These connections are in addition to the
connections supported via Ethernet.
Note: You can use the wireless connection if your computer has a built-in or aftermarket
plug-in wireless adapter. To learn more about which wireless hardware works best with your
computer, see your computer dealer.
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.)
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