Linksys RT042 - Manual (Page 14)

8 Chapter 4: Connecting the Broadband Router
Overview
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
Broadband
Router
Notebook with
Ethernet Adapter
PC with Ethernet
Adapter
Figure 4-1: Example of a Typical Network