To set up a DSL, cable modem, LAN, or AirPort Extreme wireless connection: First, choose your connection method (ask your system administrator or your ISP if you donÕt know):

åManually

åUsing DHCP with a manual address

åUsing DHCP

åUsing BootP

åPPP

If youÕre unsure which method to use, ÒUsing DHCPÓ may be a good choice, because the network supplies most of the required information for you automatically.

If you selected ÒManuallyÓ or ÒUsing DHCP with a manual address,Ó gather the following:

åIP address

åSubnet mask*

åRouter address*

*If you selected ÒUsing DHCP with a manual address,Ó you donÕt need a subnet mask or router address.

If you selected ÒUsing DHCP,Ó ask your ISP if you need the following optional information:

åDHCP client ID

åDNS servers

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