Netgear HR314 HR314 Reference Manual - Page 29
Preparing Your Network, Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking
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Chapter 3 Preparing Your Network This chapter describes how to prepare your PC network to connect to the Internet through the Model HR314 802.11a Hi-Speed Wireless Router and how to verify the readiness of a broadband DSL or cable modem account from an Internet service provider (ISP). . Note: If an ISP technician configured your PC during the installation of a broadband modem, or if you configured it using instructions provided by your ISP, you may need to copy the current configuration information for use in the configuration of your router. Write down this information before reconfiguring your PCs. Refer to "Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Windows Computers" on page 3-10 or "Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Macintosh Computers" on page 3-11 for further information. Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking Computers access the Internet using a protocol called TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/ Internet Protocol). Each computer on your network must have TCP/IP installed and selected as its networking protocol. If a Network Interface Card (NIC) is already installed in your computer, then TCP/IP is probably already installed as well. Most operating systems include the software components you need for networking with TCP/IP: • Windows® 95 or later includes the software components for establishing a TCP/IP network. • Windows 3.1 does not include a TCP/IP component. You need to purchase a third-party TCP/ IP application package such as NetManage Chameleon. • Macintosh Operating System 7 or later includes the software components for establishing a TCP/IP network. Preparing Your Network 3-1