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Readying computers on your local network – Netopia R910 User Manual

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Using the Netopia R910 Ethernet Router, you can connect multiple computers to the Internet with a single user
account.

using a DSL modem with a Netopia R910

using a cable modem with a Netopia R910

While this network model is typical, other network models are possible. For example, you may choose to attach
the Ethernet WAN por t to an external Ethernet hub connected to a number of workstations.

Readying computers on your local network

PC and Macintosh computers must have cer tain components installed before they can communicate through
the Netopia R910. The following illustration shows the minimal requirements for a typical PC or Macintosh
computer.