www.gateway.com49Setting up a network using a routerIf you are setting up a network for more than two computers and you will be connecting yournetwork to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection (cable or DSL modem), we recommendthe use of a router. A router lets you access the Internet connection from any network computer.The router can assign IP addresses to the computers on the network and can provide firewallprotection for your network as well.In addition to a router, you need a straight-through cable for each computer you want to connectto the network.To set up a network using a router:1 Plug one end of the power adapter into the AC connector on the router and the other endinto a grounded, 110V electrical outlet.2 Turn on your computers.3 Plug one end of a straight-through network cable into any numbered port on the router(except the WAN port). The WAN port is used to connect the router to the DSL or cable modem,and is identified by a label or a switch. Plug the other end of the cable into the networkconnector on the computer. As each computer is connected to the router, the correspondinggreen indicator should light on the front of the router, indicating a good connection.4 Repeat Step 3 for each computer on the network.5 For an Internet connection, plug a straight-through cable into the WAN port on the routerand the other end into the Ethernet jack on the DSL or cable modem.Configuring your routerAfter you have named your computers and set up TCP/IP on them, you can configure your routerusing your Web browser. For instructions, see your router’s documentation.RouterWAN portCable/DSLmodem
