Gateway WBR-100 Manual De Usuario
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Chapter 2: Initial setup
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Making connections
Preparation
If you intend to use the router to connect your network to the Internet, you
need a broadband Internet connection (DSL or cable). You also need the
following information and equipment:
need a broadband Internet connection (DSL or cable). You also need the
following information and equipment:
■
A host computer (initially connected to router to enter configuration
information) that has a network interface card.
information) that has a network interface card.
■
An RJ-45 Ethernet cable (Cat-5 or better)
■
A DSL or cable modem (purchased or provided by your ISP)
■
Host computer’s IP address (assigned by your ISP, if a static IP address is
required)
required)
■
Subnet mask (assigned by your ISP, if a static IP address is required)
■
Default gateway (assigned by your ISP, if a static IP address is required)
■
Primary DNS IP address (assigned by your ISP, if a static IP address is
required)
required)
■
Host computer’s name and workgroup (available through the Windows
Control Panel under System information)
Control Panel under System information)
Connecting the hardware
To connect the hardware:
1
Turn off and unplug the host computer, the DSL or cable modem, and the
router.
router.
2
Using an RJ-45 Ethernet cable (Cat-5 or better), connect the Ethernet port
of the host computer to the LAN 1 connection on the back of the router.
of the host computer to the LAN 1 connection on the back of the router.
3
Using an RJ-45 Ethernet cable (Cat-5 or better), connect the Ethernet port
on your DSL or cable modem to the WAN connection on the back of router.
on your DSL or cable modem to the WAN connection on the back of router.