Netopia R3100 Manual Do Utilizador

PC and Macintosh computers must have cer tain components installed before they can communicate through 
the Netopia R3100. The following illustration shows the minimal requirements for a typical PC or Macintosh 
computer.

Application software: This is the software you use to send e-mail, browse the World Wide Web, read 
newsgroups, etc. These applications may require some configuration. Examples include the Eudora e-mail 
client, and the web browsers Microsoft Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator.

TCP/IP stack:  This is the software that lets your PC or Macintosh communicate using Internet protocols. 
TCP/IP stacks must be configured with some of the same information you used to configure the Netopia 
R3100. There are a number of TCP/IP stacks available for PC computers. Windows 95 includes a built-in 
TCP/IP stack. See 

. Macintosh 

computers use either MacTCP or Open Transpor t. See 

.

Ethernet: Ethernet hardware and software drivers enable your PC or Macintosh computer to communicate on 
the LAN.

EtherTalk and LocalTalk: These are AppleTalk protocols used over Ethernet. LocalTalk suppor t is available as 
an optional feature set upgrade.

Once the Netopia R3100 is properly configured and connected to your LAN, PC and Macintosh computers that 
have their required components in place will be able to connect to the Internet or other remote IP networks.

Ethernet/EtherTalk/LocalTalk Driver

TCP/IP stack

Application software

Your PC
or Macintosh
computer

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