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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:
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A host computer (initially connected to router to enter configuration
information) that has a network interface card.
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An RJ-45 Ethernet cable (Cat-5 or better)
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A DSL or cable modem (purchased or provided by your ISP)
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Host computer’s IP address (assigned by your ISP, if a static IP address is
required)
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Subnet mask (assigned by your ISP, if a static IP address is required)
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Default gateway (assigned by your ISP, if a static IP address is required)
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Primary DNS IP address (assigned by your ISP, if a static IP address is
required)
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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.
Summary of Contents for WBR-100
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