Model RM356 Modem Router Installation Guide
Congratulations on your purchase of a NETGEAR™ Mo del RM356 Modem Router.
These instructions show you how to configure your Windows® PC network and your NETGEAR
router for basic Internet access through an Internet service provider (ISP). For more detailed
information about installing your router or configuring advanced features, refer to Reference
Guide for the Model RM356 Modem Router.

Front Panel of the Router

The front panel of the Model RM356 router contains status LEDs. Refer to the illustration and
table below for descriptions of the LEDs on the front panel of the router.
Label Activity Description
PWR (Power) On Power is supplied to the router.
TEST Blinking/Off The router is functioning properly. This LED blinks during
initialization and then tur ns off.
LAN
COL (Collision) Blinking Data collision is occurr ing on the LAN.
1-4 On The numbered LAN port is synchronized with an
attached device.
Blinking Data is being received on the LAN port.
MODEM
OH (Off Hook) On The modem is in use.
CD
(Carrier Detect) On A vali d carrier is present on the line.
TX (Transmit) Blinking Data is being transmitted on the MODEM port.
RX (Receive) Blinking Data is being received on the MODEM port.
Start HereProduct Illustrations
Front Panel of the Model RM356 Modem Router 8604FA
RM356
MODEL

Power LED

Test LED

LAN LEDs MODEM LEDs

PWR TEST COL 1
MODEMLAN
23 CDOH TD4 RD
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56
Remote Access
Modem Router