Setting Up Internet Services D-1

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 D-1

“Deciding on an ISP account” on page D-2

“Obtaining information from the ISP” on page D-3

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 point-to-point scenario. If you install the Netopia R3100 in this type of environment, refer to the following sections for specific information you must receive from the network administrator to configure the Netopia R3100 properly.

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

56/64-128 kbps

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

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Netopia R3100 manual Appendix D Setting Up Internet Services, Finding an Internet service provider, Unique requirements