Netopia 4541 User Manual
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Contents
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Chapter 1 — Introduction.......................................................... 1-1
Over view ....................................................................... 1-1
Features and capabilities ............................................... 1-1
How to use this guide .................................................... 1-2
Chapter 2 — Making the Physical Connections.......................... 2-1
Find a location............................................................... 2-1
What you need .............................................................. 2-1
Identify the connectors and attach the cables .................. 2-2
Netopia 4541/4542 ADSL Router status lights................ 2-3
Chapter 3 — Sharing the Connection......................................... 3-1
Configuring TCP/IP on Windows-based Computers ............ 3-1
Dynamic configuration (recommended)................... 3-2
Static configuration (optional)................................ 3-3
Configuring TCP/IP on Macintosh Computers ................... 3-5
Dynamic configuration (recommended)................... 3-5
Static configuration (optional)................................ 3-6
Chapter 4 — Connecting to Your Local Area Network ................. 4-1
Readying computers on your local network....................... 4-1
Connecting to an Ethernet network.................................. 4-2
Chapter 5 — Console-Based Management ................................. 5-1
Connecting through a Telnet session ............................... 5-2
Configuring Telnet software ................................... 5-3
Connecting a console cable to your router ....................... 5-3
Navigating through the console screens .......................... 5-4
Chapter 6 — Easy Setup ........................................................... 6-1
Easy Setup console screens ........................................... 6-1
Accessing the Easy Setup console screens ............ 6-1
Quick Easy Setup connection path .................................. 6-2
DSL Line Configuration ......................................... 6-3
Easy Setup Profile ................................................ 6-4
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