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Connecting ReplayTV to a Cable Modem
Using a router to connect ReplayTV to your cable modem is recommended. The router will allow you to share your cable modem
without needing additional IP addresses from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). If your ISP requires that you log on or use spe-
cial software on your PC in order to access the Internet, you will need a router. Consult your ISP for requirements. Refer to the fol-
lowing connection examples for details.
Connecting to a router
1 Use a recommended router that your ISP supports and
connect it directly to your cable modem. (See "Recom-
mended Routers" on page 16.) If you have a single-port
router, you will also need a hub or a switch to connect
more than one device to the router.
2 Turn on your router. Refer to the router's user guide to
set up the router. The default configuration of the router
is normally sufficient. By default, most routers have
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) enabled
for automatically assigning IP addresses.
3 You can connect ReplayTV directly to the router, or to a
hub or switch that is connected to the router. Refer to
"Connecting ReplayTV to an Existing Network" on
page 12 to complete the setup.
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