Chapter 1

Introduction

This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR Model RP114 Web Safe Router and discusses planning considerations for installation. The software version described is v3.26.

About the Router

The Model RP114 Web Safe Router with 4-port switch connects your local area network (LAN) to the Internet through an external single-user access device such as a cable modem or DSL modem.

The Model RP114 router provides you with multiple Web content filtering options, plus browsing activity reporting and instant alerts -- both via e-mail. Parents and network administrators can establish restricted access policies based on time-of-day, Website addresses and address keywords, and share high-speed cable/DSL Internet access for up to 253 personal computers. Network Address Translation (NAT) protects you from hackers.

With minimum setup, you can install and use the router within minutes.

Key Features

The Model RP114 router provides the following features:

Security

Parental control of web browsing and newsgroup access using Web Address (URL) keyword blocking

Auditing and e-mail reporting of web browsing activities

Blocking can be scheduled by day and time

Network Address Translation (NAT) hides local PCs from the Internet

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