
Configuring TCP/IP
Chapter 5
Configuring TCP/IP
Be sure the computer you use to configure your Netopia R910 has TCP/IP software and hardware properly configured to work with a router and the network service provider you will be using. Typically, this means that you will have your computer set up to accept a dynamically assigned IP address from the router, although other options are possible. This chapter is a general guide to configuring TCP/IP connectivity for your PC or Macintosh. Consult your computer’s documentation for more detail.
This section covers the following topics:
■“Hardware and operating system requirements” on page
■“Configuring TCP/IP on Windows 95 or 98” on page
■“Configuring TCP/IP on a Macintosh Computer” on page
If after following the instructions in this section you are having difficulties configuring the router, see Appendix A, “Troubleshooting.”
Hardware and operating system requirements
Before you can configure your router make sure your computer meets the following requirements:
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System software | Windows 95, 98, or NT operating system | MacOS 7.5 or later |
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Connectivity | TCP/IP must be installed and properly | MacTCP or Open Transport TCP/IP must |
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Connectivity | Ethernet card | Either |
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