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Chapter 7: Networking Your Computer

Determining if an Ethernet is already installed on your computers

To determine if Ethernet is already installed on your computer:

1 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control

Panel is in Category View, click

Performance and Maintenance.

2 Click/Double-click System, click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. The Device

Manager window opens.

3 Click the plus (+) in front of Network adapters. The Ethernet device installed in your

computer is listed. If one is not listed, you must install one.

Creating an Ethernet network

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. To order wired or wireless Ethernet PCI or PC cards, visit the Accessories Store

at accessories.gateway.com

Use the documentation that comes with your Ethernet cards for instructions on installing

the card and any required drivers.

Important

For best results, all Ethernet components should be either standard

Ethernet (10 Mbps), Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps or 10/100), or Gigabit

Ethernet (1000 Mbps or 10/100/1000). A mixture of components rated

at different speeds will result in your network running at the speed

of the slowest rated component.

Tips & Tricks

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

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