Connecting Your Internet Pc To A Network (On Selected Models Only); Setting Up A Network; Hardware Requirements; Hardware Installation - HP Compaq Presario,Presario 7479 Reference Manual

Chapter 9
Connecting Your Internet PC to a Network
Your Compaq Internet PC may be equipped with a 1/10 or 10/100 Mbps network
interface adapter and its associated driver. Refer to the Compaq Hardware and
Software Setup poster for the exact location of the Ethernet connector.
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Setting Up a Network

You must physically connect the computers, install the network protocols, and
enable file and print sharing.

Hardware Requirements

To physically connect computers, you must have the following:
x at least two computers with RJ-45 Ethernet connectors
x one 10BaseT or 100BaseT hub
x one Category 5 Ethernet cable per computer

Hardware Installation

Connect the computers by inserting the cable into the Ethernet connectors on each
computer. Refer to the hub manufacturer documentation for instructions on
connecting the cables to the hub.
NOTE: If your Internet PC is equipped with a Home Phoneline network adapter, refer
to the Home Network Feature Guide for information on setting up a Home Phoneline
network.
Connecting Your Internet PC to a Network 9-1
(on selected models only)