56 CHAPTER 5: CONFIGURING THE DUAL 56K LAN MODEM FOR INTERNET ACCESS
Connecting an
External Hub to the
Dual 56K LAN Modem
Once you have finished configuring the Dual 56K LAN Modem, you can connect
up to three additional computers, or a combination of an external Ethernet hub
and computers to increase the number of users for WAN access to 25.
Figure 35 shows the more common scenario of an additional 8-port hub for a
10-user, shared WAN connection.
Figure 35 10-User Shared WAN Connection Using an 8-Port Ethernet Hub
Before You Begin To create a shared WAN connection for more than four users on the Dual 56K LAN
Modem, you will need the following:
■ A 10BASE-T Ethernet hub, such as the OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8
■ A 10BASE-T Ethernet cable (two RJ-45 to RJ-45 connector ends, not provided)
■ A 10BASE-T Ethernet cable for each additional workstation
If the hub you are using does not have an MDI/MDIX switch, you will have to use a
crossover cable.
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