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To set up a DSL modem, cable modem, LAN, or AirPort Extreme wireless connection:
First, choose your connection method (ask your system administrator or your ISP if you don’t know):
ÂManually
ÂUsing DHCP with a manual address
ÂUsing DHCP
ÂUsing BootP
ÂPPP
If you’re unsure which method to use, “Using DHCP” may be a good choice, because the network supplies most of the required information for you automatically.
If you selected “Manually” or “Using DHCP with a manual address,” gather the following:
ÂIP address
ÂSubnet mask*
ÂRouter address*
*If you selected “Using DHCP with a manual address,” you don’t need a subnet mask or router address.
If you selected “Using DHCP,” ask your ISP if you need the following information:
ÂDHCP client ID
ÂDNS servers
84Appendix C Connecting to the Internet