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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 ............................................ 2-1
Pricing and support .............................................. 2-1
Endorsements ..................................................... 2-2
Deciding on an ISP account ............................................ 2-2
Setting up an account using a Netopia R9100........ 2-2
Obtaining an IP address........................................ 2-2
SmartIP............................................................... 2-2
Obtaining information from the ISP.................................. 2-2
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
Identify the connectors and attach the cables .................. 3-2
Netopia R9100 Ethernet Router back panel ports ............ 3-3
Netopia R9100 Ethernet Router status lights................... 3-4
Chapter 4 - Connecting to Your Local Area Network .................4-1
Overview ....................................................................... 4-1
Network Model..................................................... 4-2
Readying computers on your local network....................... 4-4
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