Netopia 4752 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 — Setting Up Internet Services ................................. 2-1
Finding an Internet Ser vice Provider ................................ 2-1
Unique requirements............................................ 2-1
Pricing and suppor t.............................................. 2-2
Endorsements ..................................................... 2-2
Deciding on an ISP Account ............................................ 2-2
Setting up a Netopia 4752 account....................... 2-2
Obtaining an IP address ....................................... 2-2
Obtaining Information from the ISP.................................. 2-3
Local LAN IP address information to obtain............ 2-3
Chapter 3 — Making the Physical Connections.......................... 3-1
Find a Location .............................................................. 3-1
What You Need .............................................................. 3-2
Identify the Connectors and Attach the Cables ................. 3-3
Netopia 4752 Status Lights............................................ 3-4
Chapter 4 — Sharing the Connection......................................... 4-1
Configuring TCP/IP on Windows-based Computers ............ 4-2
Dynamic configuration (recommended) .................. 4-2
Static configuration (optional) ............................... 4-3
Configuring TCP/IP on Macintosh Computers ................... 4-5
Dynamic configuration (recommended) .................. 4-5
Static configuration (optional) ............................... 4-6
Chapter 5 — Connecting to Your Local Network ......................... 5-1
Readying Computers on Your Local Network..................... 5-2
Connecting to an IP and Telephone Network..................... 5-3
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