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Network Setup Examples (Illustrated)

Below you find some examples of network configurations concepts conforming to your specific model.

The includes a DHCP client that enables the to automatically receive network configuration data from an Internet service provider, or from another DHCP server on your local network.

The DHCP server in the distributes configuration data to all devices on your network that supports the DHCP client capability.

NAT (Network Address Translation) translates IP addresses used within one network to a different IP address known within another network.

The devices connected to the are not visual to the outside and can use private IP addresses.

Below you find some examples of network configurations concepts conforming to your specific model.

Internet Connection
You connect to the Internet using the built-in ADSL modem on the LINE port.
You may also use the ET1 port to connect to any existing Ethernet Internet connection.

Connect a single computer
You connect a single computer to the ET2 port.
If your computer doesn't have an Ethernet port, or if you want to use it for other purposes, you may connect the computer to the USB port.

Connect a local network
You may connect single computers or network hubs to either or both the Ethernet ports (ET1 and ET2).

By connecting a network hub hub you allow all devices on your network to share the same Internet connection.

How you connect the network hub depends on how the type hub you use is designed. Normally you need a crossover Ethernet cable to connect the hub to port ET1. If your hub has a port named UPLINK (or similar), you can use a straight Ethernet cable.


Connect a local network.


Exposed Computer (DMZ)
If you want one computer on your local network accessible from the Internet, allowing unrestricted two-way communication, you can use the dmz .

Connect a local network and dmz.


Related topics:

Normal (default) Network Setup
Alternative Network Setup
Network Setup Examples
Network Configuration