Microsoft MN-150 - Manuals

Chapter 1: Introduction 5 Straight-Through and Crossover Cables Data is sent and received through specific wires within an Ethernetcable. Depending on the arrangement of its sending and receivingwires, an Ethernet cable is either a “straight-through” type or a“crossover” type. The following diagram ...

2 planning. Planning Your Network Your Microsoft ® Broadband Networking 5-Por t Switch can be configured in several ways. This chapter will help you locate setupinstructions for your network configuration. Each computer to be connected to the network must have aninstalled network adapter with an ava...

8 Microsoft Broadband Networking 5-Port Switch User’s Guide 5-Port Switch Active Internet Connection Broadband Modem (DSL or Cable) Base Station (Gateway or Router) After you set up the switch by using Option A, your network willresemble this diagram: If you disconnect existing network wires for use...

Chapter 2: Planning 9 5-Port Switch Computerwith InstalledEthernet Adapter Option B: I want to share files or printers between two or morecomputers that are not connected to the Internet. Your 5-port switch can be used to connect two or more computersin a local area network (LAN) that does not have ...

10 Microsoft Broadband Networking 5-Port Switch User’s Guide Option C: My broadband modem has a firewall, and I want to usethe switch to add more computers to my network. In this configuration, your 5-por t switch is attached by Ethernetcables to your broadband modem and to the computer that hoststh...

Chapter 2: Planning 11 Option D: My computer runs firewall software and is directlyconnected to my broadband modem. This setup option allows you to add one or more computers toa network that already has a computer equipped with NetworkAddress Translation (NAT) or firewall software. In this configura...

3 setting up. Installing and Connecting Your5-Port Switch This chapter will guide you through the process of connecting theMicrosoft ® Broadband Networking 5-Por t Switch. Your connection process might vary, depending on the setup option you selected inChapter 2. Step 1: Choose a Location for Your S...

14 Microsoft Broadband Networking 5-Port Switch User’s Guide 3. Connect each remaining computer or device to the switch byusing a straight-through or crossover Ethernet cable. After you have finished connecting your switch, your setup willresemble the following illustration. Step 4: Test Your Switch...

4 security. Securing Your Network Protecting your data and programs from security threats, such ascomputer viruses and hackers, is very important. This chapterprovides general information about steps you can take to protectyour network. Protect Your Network from Computer Viruses A switch will not pr...

16 Microsoft Broadband Networking 5-Port Switch User’s Guide Protect Your Network from Hackers If you have not already done so, consider purchasing the Microsoft ® Broadband Networking Wired Base Station to establish a securitylayer between your network computers and the Internet. Thesecurity mechan...

5 troubleshooting. Diagnosing and Solving Problemswith Your 5-Port Switch This chapter will help you solve installation and setup problemswith your Microsoft ® Broadband Networking 5-Por t Switch. The following areas are covered: O Setup and Hardware Problems O Network and Internet Problems O File a...

18 Microsoft Broadband Networking 5-Port Switch User’s Guide Network and Internet Problems This section will help you solve common installation and setupproblems as you integrate the switch with a new or existing network. My computers recognize my network, but it is not workingcorrectly. O Verify th...

Chapter 5: Troubleshooting 19 My existing network used to work, but now it doesn’t. O Check the existing network installation to verify that all cablesare still attached and all link/activity lights on the other networkdevices read correctly. O Verify that the network settings on all of the computer...

20 Microsoft Broadband Networking 5-Port Switch User’s Guide Windows 2000: 1 . Click Start , point to Settings , and then click Control Panel . 2. Double-click System . 3. Click the Network Identification tab. Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, and Windows Me: 1 . Click Start , point to Settings , and then ...

Chapter 5: Troubleshooting 21 My printer is connected directly to my network, and I cannotaccess the printer from the computers on my network. O Check to make sure that the printer is turned on. O Verify that all network cables between the computers and theprinter are securely connected. You can che...

reference. Getting Help Visit Us on the Web Please visit our Web site athttp://www.microsoft.com/broadbandnetworking/ Technical Support Product Name: Microsoft ® Broadband Networking 5-Port Switch Support Information Online: http://suppor t.microsof t.com/directory/productsuppor toption.asp In Canad...

24 Microsoft Broadband Networking 5-Port Switch User’s Guide Regulatory Information United States Radio and TV Interference Regulations This device complies with Part 15 of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) this device ma...

Reference 25 Limited Warranty PLEASE READ THIS MANUFACTURER’S GUARANTEE CAREFULLY TO UNDERSTAND YOUR RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS MANUFACTURER’S GUARANTEE AND LIMITATION OF LIABILIT Y NOTE: The following guarantee is not restricted to any territory and does not affect any statutory rights that youmay have...

26 Microsoft Broadband Networking 5-Port Switch User’s Guide Limited Warranty Continued VEUILLEZ VOUS ASSURER QU’APRÈS UNE LECTURE ATTENTIVE VOUS AYEZ BIEN COMPRIS L’ENSEMBLE DES DROITSET LIMITATIONS EXPOSÉES DANS CETTE GARANTIE DU FABRICANT GARANTIE ET EXCLUSION DE RESPONSABILITÉ DU FABRICANT REMAR...

Reference 27 Technical Specifications 5-Port Switch Standards IEEE 802.3 Ethernet;IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet; Network Interface Five 10/100 Mbps switched Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 por ts;RJ-45 connectors;10BASE-T: Cat 3 UTP cable or better;100BASE-TX: Cat 5 UTP cable or better;10/100 Mbps auto negotiation;...

30 Microsoft Broadband Networking 5-Port Switch User’s Guide client/server network A network of two or more computers that rely upon a central serverto mediate the connections or provide additional systemresources. This dependence upon a server differentiates a client/server network from a peer-to-p...

Glossary 33 PPPoE Acronym for “Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet.” A specificationfor connecting users on an Ethernet network to the Internet byusing a broadband connection (typically through a DSL modem).Microsoft Broadband Networking hardware supports PPPoE forconnections that require it. prot...

34 Microsoft Broadband Networking 5-Port Switch User’s Guide USB Acronym for “universal serial bus.” A hardware standard for easilyconnecting peripherals to a computer system. USB adapter A device that connects to a USB port; the Microsoft BroadbandNetworking Wireless USB Adapter is a type of USB ad...

My Network Settings Use this page to record your network settings. Workgroup or domain name: Base station password (if applicable): Wide Area Network (WAN) Settings Complete this section only if your network has a base station (gateway or router). You canobtain this information from your Internet se...