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Chapter 3

Preparing Your Computer

Preparing Your Computer for TCP/IP Networking

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3-1

Configuring Windows 95, 98, and ME for TCP/IP Networking

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3-2

Install or Verify Windows Networking Components

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3-2

Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings

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3-4

Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method

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3-4

Verifying TCP/IP Properties (Windows)

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3-5

Configuring Windows NT or 2000 for TCP/IP Networking

.......................................

3-5

Install or Verify Windows Networking Components

...........................................

3-5

Verifying TCP/IP Properties

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3-6

Configuring A Macintosh for TCP/IP Networking

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3-6

Configuring MacOS 8.6 or 9.x for TCP/IP Networking

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3-6

Configuring MacOS X for TCP/IP Networking

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3-7

Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Macintosh Computers

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3-8

Verifying the Readiness of Your DSL Internet Account

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3-9

Are Login Protocols Used?

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3-9

Is Your ISP Configuration for a Static IP Address?

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3-9

Restarting the Computer

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3-10

Ready for Configuration

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3-10

Chapter 4

Basic Configuration of the Modem

Accessing the Web Configuration Manager in the Modem

............................................

4-1

Configuring the Modem in Router Device Mode

for an ISP Account with PPPoE or PPPoA Login

...........................................................

4-3

Configuring the Modem in Modem Device Mode

for a Fixed (Static) TCP/IP Account

................................................................................

4-4

Completing the Configuration

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4-6

Chapter 5

Advanced Configuration of the Modem

Router Device Mode Status

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5-1

Modem Device Mode Status

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5-5

LAN IP Setup

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5-7

Changing the Modem Access Password

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5-8

Firmware Upgrade

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5-8

DMZ

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5-9

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Device Mode

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5-10

Chapter 6

Troubleshooting

Basic Functioning

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7-1

PWR LED Not On

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7-1

Troubleshooting the Modem’s Web Configuration Interface

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7-2

Troubleshooting the ISP Connection

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7-3

ADSL link

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7-3

WAN LED Blinking Yellow

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7-3

WAN LED Off

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7-3

Obtaining a WAN IP Address

...................................................................................

7-4

Troubleshooting PPPoE or PPPoA

..........................................................................

7-4

Troubleshooting Internet Browsing

..........................................................................

7-5

Restoring the Default Configuration and Password

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7-5

Using the Default Reset button

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7-5

Appendix A

Technical Specifications

General Specifications

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A-1

Glossary

Index

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About This Guide

Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR

™

Model DM602 ADSL Modem .

The DM602 modem provides a secure connection for a computer to the Internet through an

internal ADSL modem.

Technical Support

For help with any technical issues, contact Customer Support, or visit us on the Web at

www.NETGEAR.com. The NETGEAR Web site includes an extensive knowledge base, answers

to frequently asked questions, and a means for submitting technical questions online.

Related Publications

As you read this document, you may be directed to various RFC documents for further

information. An RFC is a Request For Comment (RFC) published by the Internet Engineering

Task Force (IETF), an open organization that defines the architecture and operation of the Internet.

The RFC documents outline and define the standard protocols and procedures for the Internet. The

documents are listed on the World Wide Web at

www.ietf.org

and are mirrored and indexed at

many other sites worldwide.

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About This Guide

Typographical Conventions

This guide uses the following typographical conventions:

italics

Book titles and UNIX file, command, and directory names.

courier font

Screen text, user-typed command-line entries.

Initial Caps

Menu titles and window and button names.

[Enter]

Named keys in text are shown enclosed in square brackets. The notation

[Enter] is used for the Enter key and the Return key.

[Ctrl]+C

Two or more keys that must be pressed simultaneously are shown in text

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ALL CAPS

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Special Message Formats

This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages:

Note:

This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.