Chapter 5: Connecting The Router; Overview; Figure 5-1: Example Of A Typical Network - Linksys RVS4000 User Manual

4-Port Gigabit Security Router with VPN

Chapter 5: 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.
• 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. (If you do need to
configure your PCs, refer to Windows Help for more information.)
• Set up and configure the Router with the setting(s) provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP) according
to "Chapter 6: 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
Modem
Internet

Figure 5-1: Example of a Typical Network

Chapter 5: Connecting the Router
Overview
PC with Ethernet
Adapter
4-Port Gigabit
Security Router
with VPN
Notebook with
Ethernet Adapter
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