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About This Guide

Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEARModel RP614 Web Safe Router.

The Model RP614 router provides connection for multiple personal computers (PCs) to the Internet through an external broadband access device (such as a cable modem or DSL modem) that is normally intended for use by a single PC.

Note: If you are unfamiliar with networking and routing, refer to Appendix B, “Network and Routing Basics,” to become more familiar with the terms and procedures used in this manual.

Technical Support

For help with any technical issues, contact Customer Support at 1-888-NETGEAR, or visit us on the Web at www.NETGEAR.com. The NETGEAR Web site includes an extensive knowledge base, answers to frequently asked questions, and a means for submitting technical questions online.

Related Publications

As you read this document, you may be directed to various RFC documents for further information. An RFC is a Request For Comment (RFC) published by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), an open organization that defines the architecture and operation of the Internet. The RFC documents outline and define the standard protocols and procedures for the Internet. The documents are listed on the World Wide Web at www.ietf.org and are mirrored and indexed at many other sites worldwide.

For more information about address assignment, refer to the IETF documents RFC 1597, Address Allocation for Private Internets, and RFC 1466, Guidelines for Management of IP Address Space.

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Contents Reference Manual for the Model RP614 Web Safe Router Trademarks Customer Support Page Contents Chapter Content Filtering Chapter Maintenance Glossary Index Figure B-1 Page Table B-1 Xii Technical Support Related Publications About This GuideTranslator NAT Special Message Formats Typographical ConventionsPage Chapter Introduction Key FeaturesAbout the Router Reference Manual for the Model RP614 Web Safe Router Security Content FilteringAutosensing 10/100 Ethernet TCP/IP Easy Installation and ManagementMaintenance and Support Reference Manual for the Model RP614 Web Safe Router Package Contents Chapter Setting Up the HardwarePC Requirements Local Network Hardware RequirementsLED Descriptions Router’s Front PanelRouter’s Rear Panel Connecting the RouterConnecting to Your Internet Access Device Connecting to your Local Ethernet NetworkConnecting the Power Adapter Verifying Power Preparing Your Personal Computers for IP Networking Chapter Preparing Your NetworkInstall or Verify Windows Networking Components Configuring Windows 95, 98, and ME for IP NetworkingReference Manual for the Model RP614 Web Safe Router Selecting Internet Access Method Assign TCP/IP configuration by DhcpVerifying TCP/IP Properties Configuring Windows NT or 2000 for IP NetworkingConfiguring the Macintosh for IP Networking MacOS 8.6 or Verifying TCP/IP Properties Macintosh Your Internet AccountAccount Information Login ProtocolsObtaining ISP Configuration Information Windows Restarting the Network Obtaining ISP Configuration Information MacintoshReady for Configuration Accessing the Web Configuration Manager Chapter Basic Configuration of the RouterLogin window opens as shown in -1below Browser-based configuration main menu Configuration using the Setup Wizard Setup Wizard menu for Dynamic IP address Configuring for Dynamic IP AccountSetup Wizard menu for Fixed IP address Configuring for Fixed IP AccountSetup Wizard menu for PPPoE login accounts Configuring for an Account with LoginManual Configuration Completing the Configuration Reference Manual for the Model RP614 Web Safe Router Configuring for Content Filtering Chapter Content FilteringMail Reference Manual for the Model RP614 Web Safe Router Block Sites Schedule Logs Log action buttons are described in Table Reference Manual for the Model RP614 Web Safe Router System Status Chapter MaintenanceThis screen shows the following parameters This screen shows the following statistics Attached Devices Router Software UpgradeRouter Upgrade menu Configuration File Settings ManagementErase the Configuration Restore and Backup the ConfigurationSet Password menu Changing the Configuration PasswordReference Manual for the Model RP614 Web Safe Router Advanced Configuration of the Router Port Forwarding Menu Configuring for Port Forwarding to Local ServersAdd a Custom Service Tip Multiple Computers for Half Life, Kali or Quake SecurityRespond to Ping on Internet WAN Port Dynamic DNS Dhcp LAN IP SetupUse router as Dhcp server LAN TCP/IP SetupStatic Routes Static Route Summary Table Static Route Example Reference Manual for the Model RP614 Web Safe Router Power LED Not On Chapter TroubleshootingBasic Functioning LAN or WAN Port LEDs Not On Test LED Never Turns On or Test LED Stays OnTroubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface Troubleshooting the ISP Connection Testing the LAN Path to Your Router Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping UtilityTesting the Path from Your PC to a Remote Device Problems with Date and Time Restoring the Default Configuration and PasswordUsing the Default Reset button Reference Manual for the Model RP614 Web Safe Router TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, Dhcp Appendix a Technical SpecificationsLAN Appendix B Network and Routing Basics What is a Router?Basic Router Concepts IP Addresses and the Internet Routing Information ProtocolFigure B-1. Three Main Address Classes Netmask Figure B-2. Example of Subnetting a Class B Address Subnet AddressingTable B-1. Netmask Notation Translation Table for One Octet Private IP Addresses Figure B-3. Single IP Address Operation Using NAT Single IP Address Operation Using NATDomain Name Server MAC Addresses and Address Resolution ProtocolIP Configuration by Dhcp Ethernet Cabling Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX SwitchingCable Quality Glossary Megabits per second See Routing Information Protocol Area networks. The Internet is a large WAN Index IndexIndex RFC