This chapter provides a quick introduction of setting up a home network with a DSL modem gateway. Topics include home network connection overview, connecting the DSL modem to phone line, connecting computers to the modem, reviewing and changing the modem gateway configuration, reviewing the PPP network settings, reviewing and changing wireless network settings.
"2Wire 2701HG-G" is a smart device with functions of a DSL modem, network hub, wireless router, and a gateway.
The default configuration provided by the telephone company on the modem works perfectly.
All you need to do is to connect your computer to the modem, then to a phone jack.
The modem can be used to create a home network with 4 computers using Ethernet cables
and many computers using wireless devices.
The modem runs a Web server allowing you to view and change configuration settings with Web pages.
