Netopia R3100 Manual Do Utilizador

This chapter describes how to obtain and set up Internet Ser vices.

This section covers the following topics:

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Note: Some companies act as their own ISP. For example, some organizations have branch offices that can 
use the Netopia R3100 to access the Internet via the main office in a point-to-point scenario. If you install the 
Netopia R3100 in this type of environment, refer to the following sections for specific information you must 
receive from the network administrator to configure the Netopia R3100 properly.

Internet access is available from Internet ser vice providers (ISPs). Typically, there are several ISPs in each 
area. To locate ISPs in your area, consult your telephone book, local computer magazines, the business section 
of a local newspaper, or the following URL on the Internet: ‘http://www.thelist.com’. Also see Netopia’s home 
page at ‘http://www.netopia.com’ for a list of special programs and promotions for Netopia customers.

If your area has more than one ISP, the following considerations may help you decide which ISP is best suited 
for your requirements.

Use an ISP that provides Internet access through a digital line that suppor ts the following: 

Make sure the ISP can meet any unique requirements you may have. Potential requirements include:

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Dynamic or static IP addressing

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Class C IP address

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Custom domain name

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Multiple email addresses

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Web site hosting

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Call back for web site hosting at your site

Type of Service

Data Rate Speed

Datalink Protocol

ISDN

56/64-128 kbps

PPP, HDLC, Frame Relay