Справочное Руководство для Netopia r6100
Setting Up Internet Services 2-1
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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 R6000 Series to access the Internet via the main office in a point-to-point scenario. If you
install the Netopia R6000 Series in this type of environment, refer to the following sections for specific
install the Netopia R6000 Series in this type of environment, refer to the following sections for specific
information you must receive from the network administrator to configure the Netopia R6000 Series properly.
Finding an Internet service provider
The Netopia R6000 Series ADSL Router provides its high speed asymmetric digital connection to the Internet
through a Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) -- a type of mini phone company. The CLEC uses a
compatible type of switching equipment known as a Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer (DSLAM) or
access concentrator. The DSLAM that you connect to with your Netopia Router must be capable of handling
these asymmetric connections.
through a Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) -- a type of mini phone company. The CLEC uses a
compatible type of switching equipment known as a Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer (DSLAM) or
access concentrator. The DSLAM that you connect to with your Netopia Router must be capable of handling
these asymmetric connections.
If you have purchased your Netopia Router through a Netopia ISP par tner, you can be sure that an account that
suppor ts ADSL connections will be available.
suppor ts ADSL connections will be available.
If your area has more than one ISP, the following considerations will help you decide which ISP is best suited for
your requirements.
your requirements.
In determining which Internet ser vice provider (ISP) to establish your account with, make sure that your ISP
suppor ts connections via a CLEC with a compatible DSLAM.
suppor ts connections via a CLEC with a compatible DSLAM.
Use an ISP that provides Internet access through an Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) and that
suppor ts the Netopia R6000 Series ADSL Router. If you would like to use an ISP that you already have a
relationship with but that is not familiar with the Netopia R6000 Series, contact your distributor, or in Nor th
America call 1-800-NETOPIA. A full listing of distributors is available on the Netopia web site at
www.netopia.com. Our representative can call your ISP and introduce them to the product. If necessar y, we will
provide them with the technical background they need to suppor t the product.
suppor ts the Netopia R6000 Series ADSL Router. If you would like to use an ISP that you already have a
relationship with but that is not familiar with the Netopia R6000 Series, contact your distributor, or in Nor th
America call 1-800-NETOPIA. A full listing of distributors is available on the Netopia web site at
www.netopia.com. Our representative can call your ISP and introduce them to the product. If necessar y, we will
provide them with the technical background they need to suppor t the product.