Chapter 4: Connecting The Broadband Router; Overview; Figure 4-1: Example Of A Typical Network - Linksys RT042 User Manual

Broadband Router

Chapter 4: Connecting the Broadband Router

Overview

To set up your network, you will need to do the following:
• Connect the Router to one of your PCs according to the instructions in this chapter.
• Set up and configure the Router with the setting(s) provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP) according
to "Chapter 5: Setting up and Configuring the Broadband Router."
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
Modem

Figure 4-1: Example of a Typical Network

Chapter 4: Connecting the Broadband Router
Overview
Notebook with
Ethernet Adapter
Broadband
Router
PC with Ethernet
Adapter
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