Setting Up Internet Services 2-1CCCChhhhaaaapppptttteeeerrrr 2222SSSSeeeettttttttiiiinnnngggg UUUUpppp IIIInnnntttteeeerrrrnnnneeeetttt SSSSeeeerrrrvvvviiiicccceeeessssThis chapter describes how to obtain and set up Internet services.This section covers the following topics: “Finding an Internet Service Provider” on page 2-1 “Deciding on an ISP Account” on page 2-2 “Obtaining Information from the ISP” on page 2-3Note: Some companies act as their own ISP. For example, some organizations have branch offices that canuse the Netopia 4752 to access the Internet via the main office in a point-to-point scenario. If you install theNetopia 4752 in this type of environment, refer to the following sections for specific information you mustreceive from the network administrator to configure the Netopia 4752 properly.FFFFiiiinnnnddddiiiinnnngggg aaaannnn IIIInnnntttteeeerrrrnnnneeeetttt SSSSeeeerrrrvvvviiiicccceeee PPPPrrrroooovvvviiiiddddeeeerrrrThe Netopia 4752 SDSL Integrated Access Device provides its high speed symmetric (two-way) digitalconnection to the Internet through a Local Exchange Carrier (LEC) -- a type of mini phone company. The CLECuses a compatible type of switching equipment known as a Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer (DSLAM).The DSLAM that you connect to with your Netopia Router must be capable of handling these symmetricconnections. The Netopia 4752 is certified for use with DSLAMs manufactured by Nokia , Lucent, Paradyne,Nortel networks, and Copper Mountain.If you have purchased your Netopia Router through a Netopia ISP partner, you can be sure that an account thatsupports SDSL connections will be available.If your area has more than one ISP, the following considerations will help you decide which ISP is best suited foryour requirements.In determining which Internet service provider (ISP) to establish your account with, make sure that your ISPsupports connections via a CLEC that also supports voice services.Use an ISP that provides Internet access through a Symmetric Digital Subscriber Line (SDSL) and that supportsthe Netopia 4752 SDSL Integrated Access Device. If you would like to use an ISP that you already have arelationship with but that is not familiar with the Netopia 4752, call us at 1-800-NETOPIA. Our representativecan call your ISP and introduce them to the product. If necessary, we will provide them with the technicalbackground they need to support the product.UUUUnnnniiiiqqqquuuueeee rrrreeeeqqqquuuuiiiirrrreeeemmmmeeeennnnttttssssMake sure the ISP can meet any unique requirements you may have, such as: Dynamic or static IP addressing Class C IP address
