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Chapter 2: Initial setup
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Making connections
Preparation
If you intend to use the router to connect your network to the Internet, you
need a broadband Internet connection (DSL or cable). You also need the
following information and equipment:
■ A host computer (initially connected to router to enter configuration
information) that has a network interface card.
■ An RJ-45 Ethernet cable (Cat-5 or better)
■ A DSL or cable modem (purchased or provided by your ISP)
■ Host computer’s IP address (assigned by your ISP, if a static IP address is
required)
■ Subnet mask (assigned by your ISP, if a static IP address is required)
■ Default gateway (assigned by your ISP, if a static IP address is required)
■ Primary DNS IP address (assigned by your ISP, if a static IP address is
required)
■ Host computer’s name and workgroup (available through the Windows
Control Panel under System information)
Connecting the hardware
To connect the hardware:
1 Turn off and unplug the host computer, the DSL or cable modem, and the
router.
2 Using an RJ-45 Ethernet cable (Cat-5 or better), connect the Ethernet port
of the host computer to the LAN 1 connection on the back of the router.
3 Using an RJ-45 Ethernet cable (Cat-5 or better), connect the Ethernet port
on your DSL or cable modem to the WAN connection on the back of router.