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b. DNS Server Address Assignment: If you know that your ISP does not automatically transmit
DNS addresses to the router during login, select "Use this server" and enter the IP address of
the ISP's DNS server.
A DNS server is a host on the Internet that translates Internet names (such as www addresses)
to numeric IP addresses. Typically your ISP transfers the IP addresses of one or two DNS
servers to your router during login. If the ISP does not transfer an address, you must obtain it
from the ISP and enter it manually here. If you enter an address here, you should reboot your
PCs after configuring the router.
c. WAN MAC address: If your ISP allows access by only one specific PC's Ethernet MAC
address, select "Spoof this PC's MAC address" and enter the IP address of that PC.
– For convenience, the IP address of the PC you are now using should already appear. If this
is not the PC whose MAC address is to be used, enter that PC's IP address.
– Some ISPs will register the Ethernet MAC address of the network interface card in your
PC when your account is first opened. They will then only accept traffic from the MAC
address of that PC. This feature allows your router to masquerade as that PC by using its
MAC address.
8. Click on Finish.
9. Click on the NETGEAR website address to test your Internet connection.
Your Model RT311 Internet Access Gateway Router is now fully configured to provide Internet
access for your network. For more information about installing your router, refer to the Reference Guide
for the Model RT311 and RT314 Internet Access Gateway Routers on the Model RT311 and RT314
Resource CD .
ACCESSING THE INTERNET
When your router and PCs are configured correctly, your router automatically accesses the Internet
when one of your LAN devices requires access. It is not necessary to run a dialer application, such as
Dial-Up Networking or RoadRunner Login, to connect, log in, or disconnect. These functions are
performed by the router as needed.
To access the Internet:
1. From the PC connected to your router, launch a browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or
Netscape Navigator.
You should see the Internet LED blink, indicating communication to the ISP. The browser should begin
to display a Web page.
If you have trouble accessing the Internet, refer to the "Troubleshooting" section of this guide.
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