CableFREE II
11Mbps Wireless Networking
Visual Tech Guide

We have prepared this tutorial for CableFREE II wireless users to highlight topics in the setup and use of this product. You will find helpful tips and instructional explanations that will help to guide you through the basic features. What you'll find…

  • Tips on hardware and driver installation
  • Connection diagram
  • Configuring the wireless Hub
  • Utility features

This tutorial will be updated regularly with additional information in coming weeks. Stop by whenever you need clarification on a particular function of CableFREE II. If you have additional questions and would like to contact our Technical Support team, please send email to:


support@sohoware.com

 

The CableFREE II Product Family
The CableFREE II product family provides a total solution for all your wireless home networking needs. The family includes:

  • CableFREE II PCI Card - Fits into a desktop computer's PCI slot to provide a wireless network capability
  • CableFREE II PCMCIA Card - Fits into a notebook's PCMCIA slot to provide a wireless network capability
  • CableFREE II Wireless Hub - Connects a wireless network to a cable/DSL modem or an Ethernet hub/switch via the Ethernet interface
Select the device for hardware installation instructions
CableFREE II PCI Card
CableFREE II PC Card
CableFREE II Wireless Hub

 

How to use the CableFREE II Products
Scenario I: Internet Connection Using a Single IP Address

In this scenario, the CableFREE II Wireless Hub acts as a bridge between the wireless network and an existing LAN. To use a wireless hub in this network configuration, you need to have:

  1. A cable/DSL modem with an RJ-45 connector
  2. An Ethernet hub with two free ports: one normal port for the wireless hub and one Uplink port (set to Uplink) for connecting to the cable/DSL modem
  3. All remote PCs installed with a CableFREE II adapter
  4. An Internet account with multiple IP addresses.

Scenario 2: Wireless Broadband Internet Connection

In this scenario, the CableFREE II wireless Hub acts as a bridge between the PCs and the broadband modem. To use the Wireless Hub in this configuration, you need to have:

  1. A cable/DSL modem with an RJ-45 connector
  2. All networked PCs installed with a CableFREE II adapter (PCI or PCMCIA)
  3. A Broadband Service Provider account (with multiple IP addresses if you want Internet access on all PCs)

 

Select the device for hardware installation instructions
CableFREE II PCI Card
CableFREE II PC Card
CableFREE II Wireless Hub