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Connecting the Router to the Internet
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Chapter 3
Connecting the Router to the Internet
This chapter describes how to set up the router on your local area network (LAN) and connect to
the Internet. You will find out how to configure your RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834
for Internet access using the Setup Wizard, or how to manually configure your Internet connection.
Follow these instructions to set up your router.
Prepare to Install Your Wireless Router
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Observe the wireless placement and range guidelines in
“Observing Performance, Placement,
and Range Guidelines” on page 4-1
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For Cable Modem Service: When you perform the wireless router setup steps, be sure to use
the computer you first registered with your cable ISP.
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For DSL Service: You may need information such as the DSL login name/e-mail address and
password in order to complete the wireless router setup.
Before proceeding with the wireless router installation, familiarize yourself with the contents of
the NETGEAR RangeMax 240 Wireless Router WPNT834 Resource CD, especially this manual
and the animated tutorials for configuring networking on PCs.