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Follow these instructions to set up the router and get connected to the Internet.
1. Set up your network as shown in Figure 3-1.
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2. Set your LAN PC clients so that they can obtain IP addresses automatically.
Each LAN client requires an IP address; it allows LAN clients to find one
another. (If you have already configured your PC to obtain an IP
automatically, proceed to step 3 on page 21.)
Configure your PC to obtain an IP address automatically.
By default the router's DHCP is on, which enables it to obtain an IP address
automatically once your PC is configured to do so. This section shows you
how to configure your PC so that it can obtain an IP address automatically for
either Windows
(step 2c), or Windows NT
systems (Macintosh
2a. Windows 95/98/Me
1. Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The
Control Panel window will appear.
3. Getting Started
(2) USB
Type A ports
Switch/Hub
Figure 3-1. Typical LAN setup.
®
95/98/Me (step 2a), Windows XP (step 2b), Windows 2000
®
(step 2d) operating systems. For other operating
®
, Sun
®
, etc.), follow the manufacturer's instructions.
CHAPTER 3: Getting Started
ADSL or
cable
modem
Internet
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