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 ............................................ 2-1Pricing and support .............................................. 2-1Endorsements ..................................................... 2-2Deciding on an ISP account ............................................ 2-2Setting up an account using a Netopia R9100........ 2-2Obtaining an IP address........................................ 2-2SmartIP............................................................... 2-2Obtaining information from the ISP.................................. 2-2Local 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 R9100 Ethernet Router back panel ports ............ 3-3Netopia R9100 Ethernet Router status lights................... 3-4Chapter 4 — Connecting to Your Local Area Network .................4-1Overview ....................................................................... 4-1Network Model..................................................... 4-2Readying computers on your local network....................... 4-4Welcome to the Netopia R9100 Ethernet Router User’s Reference Guide. This guide is designed tobe your single source for information about your Netopia R9100 Ethernet Router. It is intended tobe viewed on-line, using the powerful features of the Adobe Acrobat Reader. The informationdisplay has been deliberately designed to present the maximum information in the minimum spaceon your screen. You can keep this document open while you perform any of the proceduresdescribed, and find 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
