Networking basic

Reasons to start a network

Before you start a network

Setting up a wireless network

Adding wireless capability to
    existing network

Setting up a wired network

Introduction to Networking
6. Setting up a Wired Network

Q. How to set up a wired network?
A.
    Determine required equipment
Broadband Roouter (Intnernet Connection Sharing)
A broadband router is a device that forwards data packets from one local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN) to another. Based on routing tables and routing protocols, routers can read the network address in each transmitted frame and make a decision on how to send it via the most efficient route based on traffic load, line costs, speed, bad connections, etc.

U-linx Broadband Cable/DSL Router (BR-104A) is the best solution for you to share Internet access at home or office. It offers high-speed connections from every station on your system, all from the same IP address. With its built-in 4-port (10/100M) switch, you can easily and quickly to connect 4 PCs or notebooks together and share Interenet connection, files, printers instantly. If you want to network more than 4 computers, then a U-linx network switch will be the right device you need.

Network Switch
A network switch is a device that filters, forwards, and floods frames based on the destination address of each frame. The switch operates at the data link layer of the OSL model.

With U-linx network switches connected to the Broadband Router, you can quickly expend your network and all of the PCs and notebook in the network can share all kinds resources, including Internet connection, together.

Network Adapter
A type of PC adapter card that attaches to a network cable to provide twoway communication between the computer and network devices such as a hub or switch.

Network Cable

     Installation and Configuration
Once you have got all the required devices prepared, you can then connect all of your PCs and Notebooks together with network cables. For detailed set up and Installation procedures, please follow the instructions on your U-linx networking product user's manuls.