Netopia 4553 manual Contents

Contents

Chapter 1 — Introduction	1-9
Overview	1-9
Features and capabilities	1-9
How to use this guide	1-10
Chapter 2 — Making the Physical Connections	2-11
Find a location	2-11
What you need	2-11
Identify the connectors and attach the cables	2-12
Netopia Router status lights	2-13
Chapter 3 — Sharing the Connections	3-15
Configuring TCP/IP on Windows-based Computers	3-15
Dynamic configuration (recommended)	3-16
Static configuration (optional)	3-17
Configuring TCP/IP on Macintosh Computers	3-19
Dynamic configuration (recommended)	3-19
Static configuration (optional)	3-20
Chapter 4 — Connecting to Your Local Area Network	4-23
Readying computers on your local network	4-23
Connecting to an Ethernet network	4-24
Chapter 5 — Console-Based Management	5-25
Connecting through a Telnet session	5-26
Configuring Telnet software	5-27
Connecting a console cable to your router	5-27
Navigating through the console screens	5-28
Chapter 6 — Easy Setup	6-29
Easy Setup console screens	6-29
Accessing the Easy Setup console screens	6-29
Quick Easy Setup connection path	6-30
DSL Line Configuration	6-31
Easy Setup Profile	6-32
IP Easy Setup	6-33