Chapter 2 - Setting Up Internet Services; Finding An Internet Service Provider; Deciding On An Isp Account; Obtaining Information From The Isp - Netopia 4752 2A4NA Administration Manual

This chapter describes how to obtain and set up Internet services.
This section covers the following topics:
"Finding an Internet Service Provider" on page 2-1
"Deciding on an ISP Account" on page 2-2
"Obtaining Information from the ISP" on page 2-3
Note: Some companies act as their own ISP. For example, some organizations have branch offices that can
use the Netopia 4752 to access the Internet via the main office in a point-to-point scenario. If you install the
Netopia 4752 in this type of environment, refer to the following sections for specific information you must
receive from the network administrator to configure the Netopia 4752 properly.
The Netopia 4752 SDSL Integrated Access Device provides its high speed symmetric (two-way) digital
connection to the Internet through a Local Exchange Carrier (LEC) -- a type of mini phone company. The CLEC
uses a compatible type of switching equipment known as a Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer (DSLAM).
The DSLAM that you connect to with your Netopia Router must be capable of handling these symmetric
connections. The Netopia 4752 is certified for use with DSLAMs manufactured by Nokia , Lucent, Paradyne,
Nortel networks, and Copper Mountain.
If you have purchased your Netopia Router through a Netopia ISP partner, you can be sure that an account that
supports SDSL connections will be available.
If your area has more than one ISP, the following considerations will help you decide which ISP is best suited for
your requirements.
In determining which Internet service provider (ISP) to establish your account with, make sure that your ISP
supports connections via a CLEC that also supports voice services.
Use an ISP that provides Internet access through a Symmetric Digital Subscriber Line (SDSL) and that supports
the Netopia 4752 SDSL Integrated Access Device. If you would like to use an ISP that you already have a
relationship with but that is not familiar with the Netopia 4752, call us at 1-800-NETOPIA. Our representative
can call your ISP and introduce them to the product. If necessary, we will provide them with the technical
background they need to support the product.
Make sure the ISP can meet any unique requirements you may have, such as:
Dynamic or static IP addressing
Class C IP address
Setting Up Internet Services 2-1