Netopia R9100, User Reference Manual

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Part I: Getting Started
Chapter 1 — Introduction.......................................................... 1-1
Over view ....................................................................... 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 ser vice provider................................. 2-1
Unique requirements ............................................ 2-1
Pricing and suppor t .............................................. 2-1
Endorsements ..................................................... 2-2
Deciding on an ISP account ............................................ 2-2
Setting up an account using a Netopia R9100........ 2-2
Obtaining an IP address........................................ 2-2
Smar tIP............................................................... 2-2
Obtaining information from the ISP.................................. 2-2
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 .................. 3-2
Netopia R9100 Ethernet Router back panel por ts ............ 3-3
Netopia R9100 Ethernet Router status lights................... 3-4
Chapter 4 — Connecting to Your Local Area Network ................. 4-1
Over view ....................................................................... 4-1
Network Model..................................................... 4-2
Readying computers on your local network....................... 4-4
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