Contents

Contents iii

Part I: Getting Started

Chapter 1 — Introduction

1-1

Overview

1-1

Features and Capabilities

1-1

How to Use This Guide

1-2

Chapter 2 — Setting Up Internet Services

2-1

Definition of Terms

2-1

Finding an Internet Service Provider

2-2

Unique requirements

2-2

Pricing and support

2-2

Endorsements

2-2

Deciding on an ISP Account

2-2

Setting up a Netopia 4753 account

2-3

Obtaining an IP address

2-3

Obtaining Information from the ISP

2-3

Local LAN IP address information to obtain

2-3

Chapter 3 — Making the Physical Connections

3-1

Find a Location

3-1

What You Need

3-2

Important Safety instructions

3-3

Identify the Connectors and Attach the Cables

3-4

Netopia 4753 Status Lights

3-5

Chapter 4 — Sharing the Connection

4-1

Configuring TCP/IP on Windows-based Computers

4-2

Dynamic configuration (recommended)

4-2

Static configuration (optional)

4-3

Configuring TCP/IP on Macintosh Computers

4-5

Dynamic configuration (recommended)

4-5

Static configuration (optional)

4-6

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