Chapter 4: Connecting The Router; Overview; Figure 4-1: Example Of A Typical Network - Cisco Linksys BEFVP41 v2 User Manual

EtherFast Cable/DSL VPN Router with 4-Port 10/100 Switch

Chapter 4: Connecting the Router

Overview

To set up your network, do the following:
• Connect the Router to one of your PCs.
• If necessary, configure your PCs to obtain an IP address automatically from the Router. (By default, Windows
98, 2000, Millennium, and XP computers are set to obtain an IP address automatically, so unless you have
changed the default setting, then you will not need to configure your PCs.)
• Configure the Router with the setting(s) provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
The installation technician from your ISP should have left the setup information with you after installing your
broadband connection. If not, you can call your ISP to request the information. Once you have the setup
information for your specific type of Internet connection, then you can begin installation and setup of the Router.
Cable or DSL

Figure 4-1: Example of a Typical Network

Chapter 4: Connecting the Router
Overview
Notebook with
Ethernet Adapter
Modem
Cable/DSL Router
PC with Ethernet Adapter
IP Address: the address used to identify a
computer or device on a network
adapter: a device that adds network
functionality to your PC
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