GBPart I: Getting StartedChapter 1 — Introduction..........................................................1-1Overview ....................................................................... 1-1Features and capabilities ............................................... 1-1How to use this guide .................................................... 1-2Chapter 2 — Setting Up Internet Services .................................2-1Finding an Internet service provider................................. 2-1Unique requirements ............................................ 2-2Pricing and support .............................................. 2-2Endorsements ..................................................... 2-2Deciding on an ISP account ............................................ 2-2Setting up a Netopia R7100 account ..................... 2-2Obtaining an IP address........................................ 2-2SmartIP............................................................... 2-2Obtaining information from the ISP.................................. 2-3Local LAN IP address information to obtain ............ 2-3Chapter 3 — Making the Physical Connections..........................3-1Find a location............................................................... 3-1What you need .............................................................. 3-2Identify the connectors and attach the cables .................. 3-2Netopia R7100 SDSL Router back panel ports ................ 3-3Netopia R7100 SDSL Router status lights ....................... 3-4Chapter 4 — Connecting to Your Local Area Network .................4-1Overview ....................................................................... 4-1Readying computers on your local network....................... 4-1Connecting to an Ethernet network.................................. 4-3Welcome to the Netopia R7100 SDSL Router User’s Reference Guide. This guide is designed to beyour single source for information about your Netopia R7100 SDSL Router. It is intended to beviewed on-line, using the powerful features of the Adobe Acrobat Reader. The information displayhas been deliberately designed to present the maximum information in the minimum space on yourscreen. You can keep this document open while you perform any of the procedures described, andfind useful information about the procedure you are performing.This Table of Contents page you are viewing consists of hypertext links to the chapters andheadings listed. If you are viewing this on-line, just click any link below to go to that heading.CCCCoooonnnntttteeeennnnttttssss
