Ethernet network examples
These are some common Ethernet network configurations:
Shared Internet connection with a router acting as a gateway
In this example, a
router
manages the network connections and acts as a
gateway
between the network and the Internet.
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Shared Internet connection with a PC acting as a gateway
In this example, the network devices are connected to a
hub
. A computer on the network
acts as the
gateway
between the network and the Internet. The gateway computer uses
Windows Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
to manage the network connections and
provide Internet access to the other devices.
DSL or cable Internet connection without a gateway
This example looks similar to the first example. However, in this example, the network
devices are connected to a
hub
, rather than a
router
. The hub is directly connected to
the Internet.
Caution
HP does not recommend this configuration. If possible, use a gateway
to manage the network's Internet access in order to limit exposure to viruses and
guard against unwanted entry.
Ethernet network without an Internet connection
In this example, the network devices are connected to a
hub
. Devices use
AutoIP
to
obtain IP addresses.