Cable/DSL Security Router
with 8-port 10/100 Mbps switch RO318
Installation Guide
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054
USA
Phone:
www.NETGEAR.com
Support Information
See Support Information Card for phone numbers.
Internet / World Wide Web
Go to http://www.NETGEAR.com for the NETGEAR Web page.
Defective or damaged merchandise can be returned to your
IMPORTANT!
Please register online. YOU MUST REGISTER TO OBTAIN TECHNICAL SUPPORT. PLEASE RETAIN PROOF OF PURCHASE and this warranty information. To register your product, get product support, or to obtain product information and NETGEAR product documentation, direct your Web browser to the http://www.NETGEAR.com Web page. If you do not have access to the World Wide Web, you can register your product using the enclosed registration card and mail it to NETGEAR customer service.
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Introduction
NETGEAR's sturdy metal RO318 Cable/DSL Security Router with
This guide shows you how to configure your NETGEAR RO318 Cable/DSL Security Router and your PC network, including Windows, Macintosh and Linux operating systems, for secure Internet access and router activity monitoring. For more detailed information about installation or for configuring advanced features, refer to the Reference Guide for the Model RO318 Cable/DSL Security Router in the enclosed
Model RO318 Resource CD-ROM.
START HERE
Setup Sequence
1. Open the box and verify its contents | 2. Connect NETGEAR to your environment |
3. Reboot your network
4. Launch your browser | 6. Enjoy being connected! |
5. Test your network connection
Plan Your Time
Estimated setup time for this product is only 0:30 minutes.
1
OPEN BOX AND VERIFY CONTENTS
RO318 Cable/DSL Security Router
Resource CD, | Power | |
adapter | ||
Warranty & Owner | ||
and cord | ||
Registration Card, | ||
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Support Information Card |
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Category 5 | 12 V DC | |
output | ||
10/100 Mbps | ||
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Ethernet cable |
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Package Contents
Make sure that your package contains the following:
•RO318 Cable/DSLSecurity Router
•AC power adapter, 12 V DC output
•Category 5 Ethernet cable,
•Model RO318 Resource CD-ROM, including:
–Reference Guide for the Model RO318 Cable/DSL Security Router
–Application notes
•Warranty & Owner Registration Card
•Support Information Card
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CONNECT NETGEAR TO YOUR ENVIRONMENT
Setting Up the Hardware
The illustration below provides an example of how to connect and install your RO318 Cable/DSL Security Router.
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| Cable Router |
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PC | Cable or DSL modem |
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Connecting the Router
To connect your router:
1.Connect the router’s Internet port to the Ethernet port on your broadband (cable or DSL) modem. Use the Ethernet cable that shipped with your broadband modem to connect to the router. If you are using a DSL modem, the modem's connection to the phone line remains unchanged.
Note: The Ethernet cable supplied by your ISP for connecting to your cable modem or DSL modem may have
2.Connect your PCs to the router’s LOCAL ports. Use Ethernet cables to connect your PCs to the LOCAL ports of the router. One cable is provided with your router. The router senses the speed of the connected port (10 Mbps or 100 Mbps) and automatically matches the speed.
Note: For all 100 Mbps connections, use Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cables. Your RO318 Cable/DSL SecurityRouter package contains one Category 5 cable.
3.Connect the power adapter to the outlet on the rear panel of the router, and plug the adapter into a wall outlet. Set the power switch to the ON position.
Verifying the Hardware Connections
After applying power to the router, you can follow these steps to verify that all connections were properly made.
1.When power is first applied, verify that the POWER LED is on.
2.Verify that the TEST LED begins to blink within a few seconds.
3.After approximately 30 seconds, verify that:
•The TEST LED has turned off.
•The LOCAL LINK/ACT LEDs are lit for any local ports that are connected. If a LINK/ACT LED is lit, a link has been established to the connected device.
•The INTERNET LINK LED is lit.
4.If any LOCAL port is connected to a 100 Mbps device, verify that the 100 LED for that port is lit.
Preparing Your Network
All PCs in your network must have an installed Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC). In preparation for using the router to connect your LAN to the Internet, you need to do the following:
1.Order Internet service from an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See the “ISP Checklist” and “Account Information” sections.
2.Set up your PCs for using the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) networking protocol. See the “Network Checklist” section.
ISP Checklist
Contact an ISP to request a
For a
In order to share the Internet connection among several computers, your router will take the place of the single PC, and must be programmed with the TCP/IP configuration information that would normally be used by that single PC. The router then allows the PCs on the LOCAL network to masquerade as the single PC to access the Internet through the broadband modem. The method used by the router to accomplish this is called NAT (Network Address Translation).
Account Information
Unless the information is dynamically assigned, your ISP should provide you with the following basic account information:
•Internet Protocol (IP) address and subnet mask
•Domain Name System (DNS) server IP addresses
•Gateway IP address
•Host name and domain name
For example, your account’s mail server name may look like this: mail.xxx.yyy.com
In this example, the domain name is xxx.yyy.com.
If an ISP technician configured your PC during modem installation, or if you configured it using instruc- tions provided by your ISP, you will need to obtain the account information from your PC's network setup. For information about this procedure, refer to the Reference Guide for the Model RO318 Cable/DSL Security Router on the Model RO318 Resource
Some ISPs require a special login protocol, such as PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE). If your ISP requires one, you need a login name and password, and you also need to select PPPoE when you configure the router. After your network and router are configured, the router performs the login task when needed, and you will no longer need to log in from your PC.
Network Checklist
The RO318 Cabel/DSL Security Router uses the Internet Protocol (IP). IP configuration has the following requirements:
•All PCs must have the TCP/IP installed and selected as the networking protocol. See the following sections for configuring Windows and Macintosh computers for TCP/IP networking.
•All PCs and the router must have IP addresses. The router's DHCP function automatically assigns IP addresses for you, but the PC's IP address must be set to “Obtain an IP address automatically” in the Network Control Panel. See “Configuring TCP/IP Properties.”
Configuring Windows 95 or Later Versions of Windows for IP Networking
As part of the PC preparation process, you need to manually install and configure TCP/IP on each networked PC. Before starting, locate your Windows CD; you may need to insert it during the TCP/IP installation process.
To configure Microsoft® Windows® 95 or later versions of Windows for IP networking:
1.On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
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You must have an Ethernet adapter, the TCP/IP protocol, and Client for Microsoft Networks.
Note: It is not necessary to remove any other network components shown in the Network window in order to install the adapter, TCP/IP, or Client for Microsoft Networks.
If you need the adapter:
a)Click the Add button.
b)Select Adapter, and then click Add.
c)Select the manufacturer and model of your Ethernet adapter, and then click OK.
If you need TCP/IP:
a)Click the Add button.
b)Select Protocol, and then click Add.
c)Select Microsoft.
d)Select TCP/IP, and then click OK.
If you need Client for Microsoft Networks:
a)Click the Add button.
b)Select Client, and then click Add.
c)Select Microsoft.
d)Select Client for Microsoft Networks, and then click OK.
3.Restart your PC for the changes to take effect.
Configuring TCP/IP Properties (Windows)
NETGEAR recommends that you leave the TCP/IP setup parameters at their factory default settings unless you have a specific reason to change them. With the default settings, your PC is configured to obtain its TCP/IP configuration information automatically from a DHCP server on the local network. The RO318 Cable/DSL Security Router is shipped preconfigured as a DHCP server and assigns the TCP/IP configuration information as described below. You should also verity that your PC us set to “Obtain an IP address automatically” in the Network Control Panel.
To confirm that IP addresses are automatically obtained:
1.From the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
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3.Select the Configuration tab.
4.From the list of network components, select TCP/IP. If you have several TCP/IP entries in the network components list, choose the one associated with the Ethernet adapter in your PC.
5.Click Properties. The TCP/IP window opens.
6.Select the IP address tab.
7.Click “Obtain an IP address automatically.”
8.Select the Gateway tab.
9.If any IP Gateways are shown, remove them.
10.Click OK.
Configuring TCP/IP Properties (Macintosh)
To configure the Macintosh for IP networking:
1.From the Apple menu, select the TCP/IP Control Panel.
2.From the “Connect via” box, select your Mac’s Ethernet interface.
3.From the “Configure” box, select Using DHCP Server. You can leave the DHCP Client ID box empty.
4.Close the TCP/IP Control Panel.
5.Repeat this for each Mac on your network.
3 REBOOT YOUR NETWORK
To obtain the configuration information from the router:
1.Turn on the router. Be sure the router has been on for at least one minute before continuing to the next step.
2.Reboot each PC on your network.
3.Disconnect and then reconnect power to your broadband modem. Wait for it to synchronize to the Internet.
