Microsoft MN-150 User Manual
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planning.
Planning Your Network
Your Microsoft
®
Broadband Networking 5-Port Switch can be
configured in several ways. This chapter will help you locate setup
instructions for your network configuration.
instructions for your network configuration.
Each computer to be connected to the network must have an
installed network adapter with an available Ethernet port, and an
Ethernet cable.
installed network adapter with an available Ethernet port, and an
Ethernet cable.
As you configure your network, it’s a good idea to keep network
security in mind. A switch is a simple pass-through device that
does not monitor or protect network information in any way. For
this reason, each setup option in this chapter includes information
about the security issues that you should keep in mind. For more
information about security, see Chapter 4.
security in mind. A switch is a simple pass-through device that
does not monitor or protect network information in any way. For
this reason, each setup option in this chapter includes information
about the security issues that you should keep in mind. For more
information about security, see Chapter 4.
Which Setup Option Best Matches Your Network?
The following four scenarios describe the common ways to use a
switch. Select the scenario that matches how you plan to set up
your network, and then see Chapter 3 for setup instructions.
switch. Select the scenario that matches how you plan to set up
your network, and then see Chapter 3 for setup instructions.
Option A:
I want to expand my existing network to increase the
number of available Ethernet ports.
I want to expand my existing network to increase the
number of available Ethernet ports.
A switch can expand your current network by providing a
connection point for additional computers. This option is useful if
you have no available Ethernet ports or if you want to branch your
network to another area (such as a second room).
connection point for additional computers. This option is useful if
you have no available Ethernet ports or if you want to branch your
network to another area (such as a second room).
The switch can connect to a base station (gateway or router), hub,
switch, or any other device that has available Ethernet ports. For
ideas about connecting the switch to your existing network, refer
to the diagram on the following page.
switch, or any other device that has available Ethernet ports. For
ideas about connecting the switch to your existing network, refer
to the diagram on the following page.