NETGEAR ADSL Modem Router - Manual (Page 10)

ADSL Modem Router Setup Manual
1-6 Connecting the Router to the Internet
v1.1, 2006-2
ADSL Microfilter
Each device such as a telephone, fax machine, answering machine, or caller ID display will require
an ADSL microfilter.
ADSL Microfilter with Built-In Splitter
Use an ADSL microfilter with built-in splitter when there is a single wall outlet which must
provide connectivity for both the ADSL modem router and telephone equipment.
Computers Set to DHCP
For the initial connection to your router, your computer has to be set to automatically get its
TCP/IP configuration from the router via DHCP. This is usually the case. The NETGEAR Smart
Wizard CD automatically takes care of this requirement. For manual setup, refer to the
documentation that came with your computer.
Manually Setting Up Your ADSL Modem Router
There are four steps to setting up your ADSL modem router:
Figure 1-3
Warning: Do not connect the ADSL modem router to the ADSL line through a
microfilter unless the microfilter is a combination microfilter/splitter
specifically designed for this purpose. Doing so will prevent block your
connection to the Internet. If you have any doubts about this, connect the
ADSL modem router directly to the ADSL line.
Figure 1-4
Phone
Phone
ADSL
Line