Table Of Contents - Netopia R5100 User Reference Manual

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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
Finding an Internet service provider................................. 2-1
Unique requirements ............................................ 2-2
Pricing and support .............................................. 2-2
Endorsements ..................................................... 2-2
Deciding on an ISP account ............................................ 2-2
Setting up a Netopia R5000 Series account........... 2-2
Obtaining an IP address........................................ 2-2
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
Connect the router......................................................... 3-3
R5100 Serial ....................................................... 3-3
R5200 DDS and R5300 T1................................... 3-3
Identify the connectors ......................................... 3-4
Attach the cables ................................................. 3-4
Netopia R5000 Series Router status lights...................... 3-5
Chapter 4 - Connecting to Your Local Area Network .................4-1
Overview ....................................................................... 4-1
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