Netopia 4752 Network Router User Manual


 
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Part I: Getting Started
Chapter 1 — Introduction..........................................................1-1
Overview....................................................................... 1-1
Features and Capabilities............................................... 1-1
How to Use This Guide................................................... 1-2
Chapter 2 — Setting Up Internet Services .................................2-1
Finding an Internet Service Provider ................................ 2-1
Unique requirements............................................ 2-1
Pricing and support.............................................. 2-2
Endorsements ..................................................... 2-2
Deciding on an ISP Account............................................ 2-2
Setting up a Netopia 4752 account....................... 2-2
Obtaining an IP address ....................................... 2-2
Obtaining Information from the ISP.................................. 2-3
Local LAN IP address information to obtain............ 2-3
Chapter 3 — Making the Physical Connections..........................3-1
Find a Location.............................................................. 3-1
What You Need.............................................................. 3-2
Identify the Connectors and Attach the Cables................. 3-3
Netopia 4752 Status Lights............................................ 3-4
Chapter 4 — Sharing the Connection.........................................4-1
Configuring TCP/IP on Windows-based Computers............ 4-2
Dynamic configuration (recommended) .................. 4-2
Static configuration (optional) ............................... 4-3
Configuring TCP/IP on Macintosh Computers ................... 4-5
Dynamic configuration (recommended) .................. 4-5
Static configuration (optional) ............................... 4-6
Chapter 5 — Connecting to Your Local Network.........................5-1
Readying Computers on Your Local Network..................... 5-2
Connecting to an IP and Telephone Network..................... 5-3
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