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Appendix D
Setting Up Internet Services
This chapter describes how to obtain and set up Internet Services.
This section covers the following topics:
■“Finding an Internet service provider” on page
■“Deciding on an ISP account” on page
■“Obtaining information from the ISP” on page
Note: Some companies act as their own ISP. For example, some organizations have branch offices that can use the Netopia R3100 to access the Internet via the main office in a
Finding an Internet service provider
Internet access is available from Internet service providers (ISPs). Typically, there are several ISPs in each area. To locate ISPs in your area, consult your telephone book, local computer magazines, the business section of a local newspaper, or the following URL on the Internet: ‘http://www.thelist.com’. Also see Netopia’s home page at ‘http://www.netopia.com’ for a list of special programs and promotions for Netopia customers.
If your area has more than one ISP, the following considerations may help you decide which ISP is best suited for your requirements.
Use an ISP that provides Internet access through a digital line that supports the following:
Type of Service
Data Rate Speed
Datalink Protocol
ISDN
PPP, HDLC, Frame Relay
Unique requirements
Make sure the ISP can meet any unique requirements you may have. Potential requirements include:
■Dynamic or static IP addressing
■Class C IP address
■Custom domain name
■Multiple email addresses
■Web site hosting
■Call back for web site hosting at your site