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Reference Manual for the Model DG632 ADSL Modem Router
3-12 Connecting the Modem to the Internet
Testing Your Internet Connection
After completing the Internet connection configuration, your can test your Internet connection.
Log in to the modem, then, from the Basic Settings link in the Setup menu, click the Test button. If
the NETGEAR Web site does not appear within one minute, refer to
Chapter 7,
“Troubleshooting” .
Your modem is now configured to provide Internet access for your network. Your modem
automatically connects to the Internet when one of your computers requires access. It is not
necessary to run a dialer or login application such as Dial-Up Networking or Enternet to connect,
log in, or disconnect. These functions are performed by the modem as needed.
To access the Internet from any computer connected to your modem, launch a browser such as
Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. You should see the modem’s Internet LED
blink, indicating communication to the ISP. The browser should begin to display a Web page.
The following chapters describe how to configure the Advanced features of your modem, and how
to troubleshoot problems that may occur.
Connecting Your Computer to the DG632 USB Port Option
You can connect your PC to the USB 1.1 modem port of the DG632. To connect your computer to
the modem via USB involves installing the USB driver:
Follow these steps to install the USB driver.
1.
Insert the CD which came with your modem into the CD drive of your computer.
2.
Click the Install USB Driver button.
Be sure the DG632 is not plugged in before installing the software on your PC.
Note:
The USB connection option is only available for Windows PCs. Also, Windows
95 does not support USB without special operating system upgrades and patches.