User's Manual

7
Preparations
System Requirements
„ One RJ -45 Broadband Internet connection, with a Cable Modem
„ One PC with an installed 10Mbps, 100Mbps, or 10/100 Mbps Ethernet card (optional)
„ TCP/IP network protocol for each PC
„ UTP network cable with RJ-45 connector
„ Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or later, or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or later. (5.0 and 4.7, respectively, are
strongly recommended.)
„ Windows 95, 98, Millennium, NT 4.0, 2000 or XP
Installing a Network Card
If your system does not have an embedded LAN controller, you must install a network interface card. This is an
example of setup procedures for some systems:
1. Install an Ethernet card on your motherboard.
2. Power up your PC and follow the Add New Hardware Wizard’ s instructions to install the driver. When asked to
restart your computer at the end of the installation, click Yes.
3. After restarting the system, right-click My Computer on the desktop, select Properties, click the Device