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Manually Configuring Network Settings

Set up the computer that is connected to the cable or DSL modem FIRST using these

steps. You can also use these steps to add computers to your Router after the Router

has been set up to connect to the Internet.

Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS up to 9.x

1.

Pull down the Apple menu. Select “Control Panels” and select “TCP/IP”.

2.

You will see the TCP/IP control panel. Select “Ethernet Built-In” or “Ethernet” in

the “Connect via:” drop-down menu

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.

3.

Next to “Configure”

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, if “Manually” is selected, your Router will need to be set

up for a static IP connection type. Write the address information in the table

below. You will need to enter this information into the Router.

4.

If not already set, at “Configure:”, choose “Using DHCP Server”. This will tell the

computer to obtain an IP address from the Router.

5.

Close the window. If you made any changes, the following window will appear. Click “Save”.

Restart the computer. When the computer restarts, your network settings are now

configured for use with the Router.

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Manually Configuring Network Settings in Mac OS X

1.

Click on the “System Preferences” icon.

2.

Select “Network”

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from the “System Preferences” menu.

3.

Select “Built-in Ethernet”

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next to “Show in the Network menu.

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4.

Select the “TCP/IP” tab

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. Next to “Configure”

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, you should see “Manually”

or “Using DHCP”. If you do not, check the PPPoE tab

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to make sure that

“Connect using PPPoE” is NOT selected. If it is, you will need to configure your

Router for a PPPoE connection type using your user name and password.

5.

If “Manually” is selected, your Router will need to be set up for a static IP

connection type. Write the address information in the table below. You will need

to enter this information into the Router.

6.

If not already selected, select

“Using DHCP” next to “Configure”

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, then click

“Apply Now”.

Your network settings are now configured for use with the Router.

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Manually Configuring Network Settings in Windows 2000, NT, or XP

1.

Click “Start”, “Settings”, then “Control Panel”.

2.

Double-click on the “Network and dial-up connections” icon (Windows 2000) or

the “Network” icon (Windows XP).

3.

Right-click on the “Local Area Connection” associated with your network adapter

and select “Properties” from the drop-down menu.

4.

In the “Local Area Connection Properties” window, click “Internet Protocol

(TCP/IP)” and click the “Properties” button. The following screen will appear:

5.

If “Use the following IP address”

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is selected, your Router will need to be set

up for a static IP connection type. Write the address information the table below.

You will need to enter this information into the Router.

6.

If not already selected, select “Obtain an IP address automatically”

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and

“Obtain DNS server address automatically”

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. Click “OK”.

Your network settings are now configured for use with the Router.

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Configuring Network Settings in Windows 98 or Me

1.

Right-click on “My Network Neighborhood” and select “Properties” from the

drop-down menu.

2.

Select “TCP/IP settings” for your installed network adapter. You will see this window.

3.

If “Specify and IP address” is selected, your Router will need to be set up for a

static IP connection type. Write the address information in the table below. You

will need to enter this information into the Router.

4.

Write the IP address and subnet mask from the “IP Address” tab

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.

5.

Click the “Gateway” tab

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. Write the gateway address down in the chart.

6.

Click the “DNS Configuration” tab

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. Write the DNS address(es) in the chart.

7.

If not already selected, select “Obtain IP address automatically” on the IP address

tab. Click “OK”.

Restart the computer. After restarting, your network settings are now configured for

use with the Router.

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