eMachines el1331 User Guide

When buying your router, be sure the model includes

everything your network needs, including:

•

Internet security features, such as a firewall, to

protect your network from unwanted intruders

•

4-port switch to eliminate the need for

additional network hardware

•

DHCP server/dynamic IP address assignment to

automatically configure network and IP

addresses

Determining if an Ethernet card is already installed on

your computer

Setting up wired Ethernet network hardware

Making sure your broadband connection works

Before you change anything about your home setup,

make sure that your broadband connection is working

correctly. To test the connection, log onto the Internet

using your current setup. If the connection is not

working, contact your Internet service provider.

Installing Ethernet cards and drivers
After you have determined the type of Ethernet you

are using for your network, you need to install

Ethernet cards and drivers on the computers that do

not have Ethernet already installed. Use the

documentation that comes with your Ethernet cards

for instructions on installing the card and any required

drivers.
Plug your Ethernet cable into your computer’s jack and

the router or the cable or DSL modem at this point, if

you have not already done so.

Important

If you do not have a broadband connection already installed,

make the necessary arrangements with your ISP. Be sure to find out

how soon after the installation the line will be activated.
Broadband Internet settings differ from ISP to ISP. Before you begin

setting up your network, you should contact your ISP for any specific

instructions they have for setting up a network

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