1INTRODUCTIONThank you for purchasing the Belkin Cable/DSL Gateway Router (the Router). In minutes you will be able to share your Internet connection and network yourcomputers. The following is a list of features that make your new Router an idealsolution for your home or small office network.Key FeaturesEasy Install WizardThe Easy Install Wizard takes the guesswork out of setting up your Router.This automatic software determines your network settings for you and sets upthe Router for connection to your Internet Service Provider (ISP). In a matterof minutes, your Router will be up and running on the Internet.NOTE: Easy Install Wizard software is compatible with Windows 98, Me, 2000,and XP. If you are using another operating system, the Router can be set upusing the Alternative Method described in this manual. Works with Both PCs and Mac® ComputersThe Router supports a variety of networking environments including Mac® OS 8.x, 9.x, X v10.x, AppleTalk®, Linux®, Windows® 95, 98, Me, NT®,2000, and XP, and others. All that is needed is an Internet browser and anetwork adapter that supports TCP/IP (the standard language of the Internet). Front-Panel Connected LED DisplayLighted LEDs on the front of the Router indicate which functions are inoperation. You’ll know at-a-glance whether your Router is connected to theInternet. This feature eliminates the need for advanced software and status-monitoring procedures.Vertical or Horizontal Desktop ApplicationYour Router can stand vertically on the desktop to save space, or lay downflat on a shelf or under your modem. The included vertical mounting base letsyou decide how to position the Router.Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceYou can set up the Router’s advanced functions easily through your webbrowser, without having to install additional software onto the computer.There are no disks to install or keep track of and, best of all, you can makechanges and perform setup functions from any computer on the networkquickly and easily.NAT IP Address SharingYour Router employs Network Address Translation (NAT) to share the single IPaddress assigned to you by your Internet Service Provider while saving thecost of adding additional IP addresses to your Internet service account.
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