Wireless DSL Modem Gateway - Connection View

This section provides a quick description of a home wireless network connecting to the Internet with a DSL modem - '2Wire 2701HG-G' over the telephone line.

One friend of mine asked me to help him setting up the Internet connection at his home. Here are my notes on connecting his home computers to the Internet with a DSL modem.

Equipments provided by the telephone company:

"2Wire Gatewary - 2701HG-G" is a very interesting device. It performs many functions:

If there are 5 computers at home: 3 of them have network cards and 2 of them have wireless connections, I drew this connection picture to my friend to show him how computers should be connected to the modem, and how the modem should be connected to the phone line:

Home Network Connection - DSL Modem/Wireless Router
Home Network Connection - DSL Modem/Wireless Router

Table of Contents

 About This Book

 Introduction to Microsoft Windows

 Introduction to Windows Explorer

 Introduction to Internet Explorer

 "Paint" Program and Computer Graphics

 GIMP - GNU Image Manipulation Program

 JPEG Image File Format Quality and Size

 GIF Image File Format and Transparent Background

 "WinZip" - ZIP File Compression Tool

 "WinRAR" - RAR and ZIP File Compression Tool

 FTP Server, Client and Commands

 "FileZilla" - Free FTP Client and Server

 Web Server Log Files and Analysis Tool - "Analog"

 Spyware Adware Detection and Removal

 IE Addon Program Listing and Removal

 Vundo (VirtuMonde/VirtuMundo) - vtsts.dll Removal

 Trojan and Malware "Puper" Description and Removal

 VSToolbar (VSAdd-in.dll) - Description and Removal

 Spybot - Spyware Blocker, Detection and Removal

 Setting Up and Using Crossover Cable Network

Home Network Gateway - DSL Modem/Wireless Router

Wireless DSL Modem Gateway - Connection View

 Wireless DSL Modem Gateway - Network View

 DSL Modem Connection and DSL Filters

 Connecting a Computer to the DSL Modem with a Cable

 Home Network Modem Gateway Configuration

 DSL Modem Internet Connection Details

 Home Network Configuration Summary

 Home Network Wireless Connection Settings

 Windows Task Manager - The System Performance Tool

 "tasklist" Command Line Tool to List Process Information

 "msconfig" - System Configuration Tool

 Configuring and Managing System Services

 Windows Registry Key and Value Management Tools

 Startup Programs Removal for Better System Performance

 Winsock - Windows Sockets API

 Java on Windows

 Glossary of Terms

 Outdated Tutorials

 References

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