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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
Definition of Terms......................................................... 2-1
Finding an Internet Service Provider ................................ 2-2
Unique requirements............................................ 2-2
Pricing and support.............................................. 2-2
Endorsements ..................................................... 2-2
Deciding on an ISP Account ............................................ 2-2
Setting up a Netopia 4753 account....................... 2-3
Obtaining an IP address ....................................... 2-3
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
Important Safety instructions ......................................... 3-3
Identify the Connectors and Attach the Cables ................. 3-4
Netopia 4753 Status Lights............................................ 3-5
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
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