User's Manual

Ethernet
A networking standard using cables (Category 5) to create a network.
Network Adapter - Also known as a NIC (Network Interface Card). Used to provide PC’s or
laptops with an Ethernet port or wireless access to the network.
Broadband Modem - A device that allows broadband connection to the internet. Broadband
connections include speeds faster than 56k (dial up modem speed). The two most common
types of Broadband connections are DSL and Cable. Cable modem relies on the bandwidth of
cable television lines while DSL modems rely on the telephone lines operating at DSL speeds.
Router - A device used to share internet access from one user to multiple users. By taking one
IP address (Addresses used by ISP’s to assign broadband services to your computer) the Router
distributes the services of your broadband access among multiple users and IP’s.
Wireless