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Figure 2-3
Shows the cable connections of a CATV broadband network after the router
is installed on the network
1. Power adapter of the router
2. Router
3. Desktop computer
4. Cable modem
5. Power adapter of the cable modem
6. CATV network interface on the wall
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2.4 Powering On the Router
Press the
On/Off
button on the side panel to power the router on. When the
Power
indicator light remains lit, you can consider that the router to be working properly.
To power the router off, press the
On/Off
button again, and then unplug the power adapter.
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Configuration of Internet Access Parameters
3.1 Logging In to the Web-based Configuration Utility
Most of the router parameters are pre-set before delivery to meet common home
application scenarios. To check the router's working status or configure certain advanced
network functions, use the web-based configuration utility.
To log in to the web-based configuration utility:
Step 1
Set the network connection of your computer to obtain an IP address automatically.
By default, the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) function is enabled. The
router then assigns an IP address to your computer automatically.
The configuration procedure on the computer running the Windows 7 operating
system is as follows:
1.
Choose
start
>
Control Panel
>
Network and Internet
>
Network and Sharing
Center
>
Change adapter settings
.
2.
Right-click
Local Area Connection
and choose
Properties
.
3.
Double-click
Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
.
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4.
Select
Obtain an IP address automatically
and
Obtain DNS server address
automatically
, and click
OK
.
5.
Go back to the former page, and click
OK
.
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