Connecting And Configuring Your Router - Belkin F1PG111EN User Manual

Connecting and Configuring Your Message Manager Connecting and Configuring Your Message Manager
Modem Requirements
Your cable or DSL modem must be equipped with an RJ45 Ethernet
port. Many modems have both an RJ45 Ethernet port and a USB
connection. If you have a modem with both Ethernet and USB, and
are using the USB connection at this time, you will be instructed to
use the RJ45 Ethernet port during the installation procedure. If your
modem has only a USB port, you can request a different type of
modem from your ISP, or you can, in some cases, purchase a modem
that has an RJ45 Ethernet port on it.
Ethernet
IMPORTANT: Run the Easy Install Wizard from the computer that is
directly connected to the cable or DSL modem. DO NOT CONNECT
THE MESSAGE MANAGER AT THIS TIME.
ALWAYS INSTALL YOUR MESSAGE MANAGER FIRST!
ARE SETTING UP YOUR NETWORK FOR THE FIRST TIME, IT IS
IMPORTANT THAT YOUR MESSAGE MANAGER IS CONNECTED AND
RUNNING BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL OTHER NETWORK
COMPONENTS SUCH AS NOTEBOOK CARDS AND DESKTOP CARDS.
Determining your current Network and Connection
The Message Manager can function as your primary gateway/router or
as a client in an existing network configuration.
For example, if you currently have broadband access and a gateway/
router installed in your location you may add the Message Manager as
a client to you network.
If you currently have broadband and do not have a router, then you
may install your Message Manager as the primary router for
your network.
This is the simplest and fastest method to install your Message
Manager.
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