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Part I: Getting Started

Chapter 1 — Introduction

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Overview

1-1

Features and capabilities

1-1

How to use this guide

1-2

Chapter 2 — Setting Up Internet Services

2-1

Finding an Internet service provider

2-1

Unique requirements

2-2

Pricing and support

2-2

Endorsements

2-2

Deciding on an ISP account

2-2

Setting up a Netopia R5000 Series account

2-2

Obtaining an IP address

2-2

Obtaining information from the ISP

2-3

Local LAN IP address information to obtain

2-3

Chapter 3 — Making the Physical Connections

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Find a location

3-1

What you need

3-2

Connect the router

3-3

R5100 Serial

3-3

R5200 DDS and R5300 T1

3-3

Identify the connectors

3-4

Attach the cables

3-4

Netopia R5000 Series Router status lights

3-5

Chapter 4 — Connecting to Your Local Area Network

4-1

Overview

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