Sony PCWA-A500 Operating Instructions - Page 23

Setting and connections 1 Connect the Access Point's NETWORK 1 connector to a DSL modem, cable modem, or ISDN router using an Ethernet cable as shown in the illustration below. When the Access Point is connected to an Ethernet LAN, connect the NETWORK 2 connector and the hub using an Ethernet cable. Connect the NETWORK 1 connector to a DSL modem, cable modem, or ISDN router. POWER MESSAGE WIRELESS NETWORK 1 NETWORK 2 Connect the NETWORK 2 connector to the hub. Notes • Use a category 5 Ethernet cable when connecting to the Access Point. • Normally, an Ethernet straight-through cable is used when connecting a communication device to the NETWORK 1 connector, but depending on the device you may need to use an Ethernet cable with crossover wiring. When connecting to the Access Point, use the same type of cable that you would use to connect the communication device to your computer. For details, refer to the operating instructions for the communication device you are using. • When connecting the hub to the NETWORK 2 connector, use an Ethernet straightthrough cable. When connecting the computer directly to the Access Point, use an Ethernet crossover cable. z Hints • The cable supplied with the Access Point is an Ethernet straight-through cable. • For details on how to use the DSL modem, cable modem, or ISDN router, refer to the respective operating instructions. 23