Page 2 - Avertissement
Important Do not plug a phone jack (RJ-11) into any Ethernet (RJ-45) port on your switch. Doing so might damage the device.You must use twisted pair cables with RJ-45 connectors that conform to FCC standards in the device’s Ethernet por ts. Important Ne branchez pas une ligne téléphonique dans aucun...
Page 6 - Switch; Your Switch and Its Connections
2 Microsoft Broadband Networking 5-Port Switch User’s Guide Switch (Front View) Power Indicator Light Port indicator lights, which correspondto the five Ethernet ports on the backof the switch The 5-port switch will work with any 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Ethernet-based network. Although this guide focuse...
Page 8 - About Ethernet Connections; Broadband modems
4 Microsoft Broadband Networking 5-Port Switch User’s Guide RJ-11 Telephone (4 or 6 wires) RJ-45 Ethernet (8 wires) About Ethernet Connections Ethernet is the most commonly used wired network protocol, withconnection speeds of 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or higher. Your switchwill transmit data at either 10 ...
Page 9 - Straight-Through and Crossover Cables
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 ...
Page 11 - Planning Your Network; Your Microsoft; Which Setup Option Best Matches Your Network?
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...
Page 12 - Security Considerations for Option A
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...
Page 13 - Security Considerations for Option B
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 ...
Page 14 - Security Considerations for Option C
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...
Page 15 - Security Considerations for Option D
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...
Page 17 - Broadband Networking 5-Por t Switch. Your connection; Choose a Location for Your Switch; All Ethernet ports should be easily accessible.; Connect the Switch to a Power Outlet
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...
Page 18 - Test Your Switch; Turn on all computers that are connected to your switch.
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...
Page 19 - Securing Your Network; Protect Your Network from Computer Viruses; Never open e-mail attachments that you are not expecting.
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...
Page 20 - Protect Your Network from Hackers; If you have not already done so, consider purchasing the Microsoft
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...
Page 21 - Setup and Hardware Problems
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...
Page 22 - Network and Internet Problems; Verify that you have the correct network settings.
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...
Page 23 - Check the Internet settings on another computer in the network.; File and Printer Sharing Problems; Click
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...
Page 24 - Start
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 ...
Page 25 - Check to make sure that the printer is turned on.
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...
Page 27 - Getting Help; Visit Us on the Web; Microsoft
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...
Page 28 - Regulatory Information; United States Radio and TV Interference Regulations; Canadian Radiocommunication Regulations
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...
Page 29 - Limited Warranty
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...
Page 30 - Limited Warranty Continued
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...
Page 31 - Technical Specifications; Power LED; System Requirements
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;...
Page 34 - See
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...
Page 37 - An attachment found on the ends of all Ethernet cables.
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...
Page 38 - The end of the USB cable that is plugged into a USB port.
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...
Page 39 - My Network Settings; Use this page to record your network settings.
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...
