It may be necessary to install software on your computer that enables the computer to access the Internet. Additional software must be installed if you are using the device a

simple bridge. For a bridged connection, the information needed to make and maintain the Internet connection is stored on another computer or gateway device, not in the

router itself.

If your ADSL service is delivered through a PPPoE or PPPoA connection, the information needed to establish and maintain the Internet connection can be stored in the

router. In this case, it is not necessary to install software on your computer. It may however be necessary to change some settings in the device, including account information

used to identify and verify the connection.

All connections to the Internet require a unique global IP address. For bridged connections, the global IP settings must reside in a TCP/IP enabled device on the LAN side of

the bridge, such as a PC, a server, a gateway device such as a router or similar firewall hardware. The IP address can be assigned in a number of ways. Your network

service provider will give you instructions about any additional connection software or NIC configuration that may be required.

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