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
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CableFREE
II PCI Card
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CableFREE
II PC Card
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CableFREE
II Wireless Hub
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How
to use the CableFREE II Products
Scenario I: Internet Connection Using a Single IP
Address
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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:
- A
cable/DSL modem with an RJ-45 connector
- 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
- All
remote PCs installed with a CableFREE II adapter
- An
Internet account with multiple IP addresses.
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Scenario
2: Wireless Broadband Internet Connection
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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:
- A
cable/DSL modem with an RJ-45 connector
- All
networked PCs installed with a CableFREE II
adapter (PCI or PCMCIA)
- A
Broadband Service Provider account (with multiple
IP addresses if you want Internet access on all
PCs)
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the device for hardware installation instructions
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CableFREE
II PCI Card
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CableFREE
II PC Card
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CableFREE
II Wireless Hub
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