NETGEAR manual Connecting the DG824M to the Internet, Connect to the Internet

Reference Manual for the Model DG824M Wireless ADSL Modem Gateway

3. Connect to the Internet.

Figure 2-5: Setup Wizard

a.You are now connected to the gateway. If you do not see the menu above, click the Setup Wizard link on the upper left of the main menu. Click the Yes button in the Setup Wizard.

b.Please click Next to follow the steps in the Setup Wizard to input the configuration parameters from your ISP to connect to the Internet.

Note: If you were unable to connect to the gateway, please refer to troubleshooting procedures in “Basic Functioning” on page 7-1.

4.Connect an ADSL microfilter to your phone.

a.ADSL transmissions use your phone wires and can interfere with the quality of your phone service. A microfilter eliminates such problems. Depending on the country of purchase, a microfilter may be included in your DG824M package. Locate a suitable microfilter.

b.Connect the microfilter to your phone line between the phone set and the phone line wall outlet. Each phone set requires a microfilter.

Note: Improperly connecting a microfilter to your DG824M gateway will block your ADSL connection.

Connecting the DG824M to the Internet

The gateway is now properly attached to your network. You are now ready to configure your gateway to connect to the Internet. There are two ways you can configure your gateway to connect to the Internet:

Connecting the Gateway to the Internet 2-9