Netopia R2121, User Reference Manual

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Configuration options for your Netopia R2121 Dual Analog
Router
The Netopia R2121 can be used in different ways depending on your needs. In general, you
will probably want to use it in one or more of the following ways: (Click on one of these links)
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“1. Small Office connection to the Internet” with several computers in your office sharing
a single IP address (Network Address Translation enabled)
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“2. Small Office connection to the Internet” with a block of IP addresses (Network
Address Translation disabled),
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“3. Direct Connection to a Corporate Office (Telecommuter)”
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“4. Configured to accept incoming dial-up connections”
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“5. Configured for two onboard and one external modem on the Auxiliar y por t”
This section is intended to give you a path to the appropriate installation and configuration
instructions based on your intended use for the Netopia R2121.