3Com OfficeConnect 3C855 User Manual

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14 CHAPTER 2: H ARDWARE INSTALLATIONBefore you Install yourGatewayBefore you install and configure your Gateway, you need the following additionalinformation. If you do not have this information, contact your Internet ServiceProvider. Space is provided below for you to record this information.If your ISP allocates IP information dynamically over PPPoE, you need a User Nameand Password:PPPoE User Name : ______________________PPPoE Password : ______________________PPPoE Service Name : ______________________Only enter a PPPoE Service Name if your ISP requires you to do this. Do not enteranything if your ISP does not require a service nameIf your ISP allocates fixed or static IP information, you need the followinginformation:IP Address : ____.____.____.____Subnet Mask : ____.____.____.____Default Gateway address : ____.____.____.____DNS address : ____.____.____.____If your ISP allocates IP information dynamically over a protocol other than PPPoE,you do not need any further information.Powering Up theGateway1 Plug the power adapter into the power adapter socket located on the back panelof the Gateway (refer to “Power Adapter socket” on page 12).2 Plug the power adapter into a standard electrical wall socket.Connecting theCable/DSL GatewayThe first step for installing your Cable/DSL Gateway is to physically connect it to acable or DSL modem in order to be able to access the Internet.To use your Cable/DSL Gateway to connect to the Internet through an externalcable or DSL modem (Figure 5):