Chapter 4: Connecting The Router; Overview; Figure 4-1: Example Of A Typical Network - Linksys RV0041 User Manual

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Chapter 4: Connecting the Router

Overview

To set up your network, you will do the following:
• Connect the Router to one of your PCs according to the instructions in this chapter.
• If necessary, configure your PCs to obtain an IP address automatically from the Router, according to
"Appendix F: Windows Help". (By default, Windows 98, 2000, Millennium, and XP computers are set to obtain
an IP address automatically, so unless you have changed the default setting, then you will not need to
configure your PCs.)
• Set up and configure the Router with the setting(s) provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP) according
to "Chapter 5: Setting up and Configuring the Router."
The installation technician from your ISP should have left the setup information with you after installing your
broadband connection. If not, you can call your ISP to request the information. Once you have the setup
information for your specific type of Internet connection, then you can begin installation and setup of the Router.
Cable or DSL

Figure 4-1: Example of a Typical Network

Chapter 4: Connecting the Router
Overview
Notebook with
Ethernet Adapter
Modem
VPN Router
PC with Ethernet
Adapter
Broadband: an always-on, fast Internet connection
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