Chapter 3
Before You Start
What You Will Need
Internet
You will need to have an active Internet account, supplied through either ADSL or cable Modem, and your ISP user account and password information. (Your ISP can supply you with this)
Hardware Requirements
A minimum of one PC with an installed Ethernet NIC (network interface card). (If you have a DSL or Cable modem broadband connection to the Internet, you should already have this). If you wish to connect wirelessly to your
System Requirements
The
ISP Configuration Information
Depending on the type of ISP connection you have, you may need one or more of the following configuration parameters.
9ISP User ID and Password
9ISP Domain Name Server (DNS)
9Fixed IP address or Static IP address
9Subnet Mask
9Default Gateway
9Host and Domain Names
If you are unsure of any of these settings, contact your ISP customer service.
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