Chapter 2 - Setting Up Internet Services; Finding An Internet Service Provider - Netopia R7100-C User Reference 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 R7100 to access the Internet via the main office in a point-to-point scenario. If you install the
Netopia R7100 in this type of environment, refer to the following sections for specific information you must
receive from the network administrator to configure the Netopia R7100 properly.

Finding an Internet service provider

The Netopia R7100 SDSL Router provides its high speed symmetric (two-way) digital connection to the Internet
through a Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) -- 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.
In determining which Internet Service Provider to establish your account with, you must be sure that your ISP
supports connections via a CLEC with a compatible DSLAM, the Copper Mountain Networks CopperEdge™
central office equipment.
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.
Use an ISP that provides Internet access through a Symmetric Digital Subscriber Line (SDSL) and that supports
the Netopia Router with SDSL. If you would like to use an ISP that you already have a relationship with but that
is not familiar with the Netopia Router with SDSL, 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.
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