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The modem is now properly attached to your network. You are now ready to configure your

modem to connect to the Internet. There are two ways you can configure your modem to

connect to the Internet:

a.

Let the DG632 auto-detect the type of Internet connection you have and configure it.

b.

Manually choose which type of Internet connection you have and configure it.

These options are described below. In either case, unless your ISP automatically assigns

your configuration automatically via DHCP, you need the configuration parameters from

your ISP you recorded in

“Record Your Internet Connection Information” on page 3-4

.

Auto-Detecting Your Internet Connection Type

The Web Configuration Manager built in to the modem contains a Setup Wizard that can

automatically determine your network connection type.

1.

If your modem has not yet been configured, the Setup Wizard shown in

Figure 3-9

should

launch automatically.

Note:

If instead of the Setup Wizard menu, the main menu of the modem’s Configuration

Manager appears, click the Setup Wizard link in the upper left to bring up this menu.

2.

You must select a country and language.

3.

Select Yes to allow the modem to automatically determine your connection.

4.

Click Next.

The Setup Wizard will now check for the following connection types:

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•

Dynamic IP assignment

•

A login protocol such as PPPoE or PPPoA

Next, the Setup Wizard will report which connection type it has discovered, and then display

the appropriate configuration page. If the Setup Wizard finds no connection, you will be

prompted to check the physical connection between your modem and the ADSL line. When

the connection is properly made, the modem’s Internet LED should be on.

5.

The ADSL settings for the multiplexing method and VPI/VCI will update with the preset

defaults. The multiplexing method preset default settings will usually work. Only change the

multiplexing method if you are sure your ISP requires Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) or Virtual

Channel Identifier (VCI) settings that are different from the default values.

Incorrect VPI or VCI settings will prevent you from connecting to the Internet. To change

these settings, click the ADSL Settings link on the main menu.

The procedures for filling in the configuration page for each type of connection follow below.

Wizard-Detected PPPoE Login Account Setup

If the Setup Wizard determines that your Internet service account uses a login protocol such as

PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE), you will be directed to the PPPoE page shown in

Figure 3-10

:

Figure 3-10:

Setup Wizard menu for PPPoE login accounts

Enter the PPPoE login user name and password.

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Wizard-Detected PPPoA Login Account Setup

If the Setup Wizard determines that your Internet service account uses a login protocol such as

PPP over ATM (PPPoA), you will be directed to the PPPoA page shown in

Figure 3-10

below:

Figure 3-11:

Setup Wizard menu for PPPoA login accounts

Enter your login user name and password. These fields are case sensitive.

Wizard-Detected Dynamic IP Account Setup

If the Setup Wizard determines that your Internet service account uses Dynamic IP assignment,

you will be directed to the page shown in

Figure 3-12

below:

Figure 3-12:

Setup Wizard menu for Dynamic IP address

Click Apply to set Dynamic IP as the connection method.

6.

Click the Test button to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR Web site does not

appear within one minute, refer to

Chapter 7, “Troubleshooting”

.

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Testing Your Internet Connection

After completing the Internet connection configuration, your can test your Internet connection.

Log in to the modem, then, from the Basic Settings link in the Setup menu, click the Test button. If

the NETGEAR Web site does not appear within one minute, refer to

Chapter 7,

“Troubleshooting”

.

Your modem is now configured to provide Internet access for your network. Your modem

automatically connects to the Internet when one of your computers requires access. It is not

necessary to run a dialer or login application such as Dial-Up Networking or Enternet to connect,

log in, or disconnect. These functions are performed by the modem as needed.

To access the Internet from any computer connected to your modem, launch a browser such as

Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. You should see the modem’s Internet LED

blink, indicating communication to the ISP. The browser should begin to display a Web page.

The following chapters describe how to configure the Advanced features of your modem, and how

to troubleshoot problems that may occur.

Connecting Your Computer to the DG632 USB Port Option

You can connect your PC to the USB 1.1 modem port of the DG632. To connect your computer to

the modem via USB involves installing the USB driver:

Follow these steps to install the USB driver.

1.

Insert the CD which came with your modem into the CD drive of your computer.

2.

Click the

Install USB Driver

button.

Be sure the DG632 is not plugged in before installing the software on your PC.

Note:

The USB connection option is only available for Windows PCs. Also, Windows

95 does not support USB without special operating system upgrades and patches.

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3.

Click

Ok

to run the software installation utility.

4.

Click

Next

and follow the prompts to complete the installation of the USB driver.

5.

Now, connect the USB cable to your modem and plug in the AC power for the modem.

6.

Use the USB cable to connect your computer to the modem.

The found new hardware Windows installation wizard will prompt you to complete the

installation and inform you when the PC is ready to use the USB connection.

You have now finished connecting your DG632.