Actiontec electronic GT701WRU user manual Setting Up Router

Setting Up	2
the Router

The instructions that follow parallel the steps contained in the Actiontec Installation Buddy®, which provides a visual guide to setting up the Router. It is recommended the user run the Installation Buddy first, before attempting any other procedures.

To set up the Router, it must be connected to a computer and a cable modem or set top box, and then configured. After connecting this first computer, other com- puters can be added to the network via Ethernet, USB, or wirelessly (see “Setting Up a Network” on page 67).

Connecting the Router to a Computer and Cable Modem

This section describes the installation procedure to connect the Router to a com- puter and cable modem. If connecting the Router to a computer and set top box, see page 23.

1.Insert the Installation CD in the CD-ROMdrive of the computer. The Installation Buddy starts automatically. Wait until the following screen appears, read the on-screen instructions, select the service provider by clicking in the appropriate circle, then click Next.

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