Chapter 3 connecting the router to the internet, Prepare to install your router, First, connect the router to your network – NETGEAR CA 95054 User Manual
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Connecting the Router to the Internet
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August 2004
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 router for Internet access.
Follow these instructions to set up your router.
Prepare to Install Your Router
•
For Cable Modem Service: When you perform the router setup steps be sure to use the
computer you first registered with your cable ISP.
•
For DSL Service: You may need information such as the DSL login name/e-mail address and
password in order to complete the router setup.
Before proceeding with the router installation, familiarize yourself with the contents of the Setup
CD, especially this manual and the tutorials for configuring computers for networking.
First, Connect the Router to Your Network
1. C
ONNECT
THE
ROUTER
,
THE
COMPUTER
,
AND
THE
MODEM
a.
Turn off your computer.
b.
Turn off the cable or DSL broadband modem and unplug it.