Connecting the Router to the Internet 3-1
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Chapter 3
Connecting the Router to the Internet
This chapter describes how to set up the router on your local area network (LAN) and connect to
the Internet. You will find out how to configure your broadband voice adapter for Internet access.
Follow these instructions to set up your router.
Prepare to Install Your TA612V Broadband Voice Adapter
• For Cable Modem Service: When you perform the broadband voice adapter setup steps be sure
to use the computer you first registered with your cable ISP.
• For DSL Service: You may need information such as the DSL login name/e-mail address and
password in order to complete the broadband voice adapter setup.
Before proceeding with the broadband voice adapter installation, familiarize yourself with the
contents of the Setup CD, especially this manual and the tutorials for configuring computers for
networking.
First, Connect the TA612V Broadband Voice Adapter to Your
Network
1. CONNECT THE BROADBAND VOICE ADAPTER, THE COMPUTER, AND THE MODEM
a. Turn off your computer.
b. Turn off the cable or DSL broadband modem.
