Specifications

Chapter 2 Getting Started
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Chapter 2 Getting Started
Compex NetPassage 16A may be used in different applications. It is integrated with an
embedded HTTP server providing a user-friendly web-based configuration interface to ensure
fast and easy configuration process for these applications. This chapter provides the information
on how to connect to the configuration interface, how to setup the hardware for configuration
and operation.
2.1 Hardware Setup
Compex NetPassage 16A may be installed in different applications. This section
summarizes the hardware setup for each application.
2.1.1 Distributing Broadband Internet Access to Fast Ethernet Network
Figure 2.1a Compex NetPassage 16A distributes broadband Internet access to
the Fast Ethernet segment
In this hardware setup, four computers are connected to the integrated 4-port
10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch of Compex NetPassage 16A. These
computers are able to share a single broadband Internet account as well as
their resources. You may also cascade Compex NetPassage 16A to another
Hub or Switch to support more users. The Fast Ethernet ports of Compex
NetPassage 16A are designed with auto-crossover mechanism that can be
easily connected to another Hub or Switch regardless of the orientation of the
UTP cable (straight or crossover).