Introduction 1-1
Chapter 1Introduction
This chapterdescribes the features of the NETGEAR Model RP114 WebSafe Router and
discussesplanning considerations for installation. The software version described isv3.26.

About the Router

TheModel RP114 Web Safe Router with 4-port switch connects your local area network(LAN) to
the Internetthrough an external single-user access device such as a cable modem or DSL modem.
The Model RP114router provides you with multiple Web content filtering options,plus browsing
activity reporting and instant alerts -- both via e-mail. Pare nts and network administrators can
establishrestricted access policies based on time-of-day,Website addresses and address keywords,
and sharehigh-speed cable/DSL Internet access for up to 253 personal computers. Network
Address Translation(NAT) protects you from hackers.
Withminimum setup, you can install and use the router within minutes.

Key Features

The Model RP114router provides the following features:
•Security
– Parentalcontrol of web browsing and newsgroup access using Web Address (URL)
keyword blocking
– Auditingand e-mail reporting of web browsing activities
– Blockingcan be scheduledby day and time
– Network AddressTranslation (NAT) hides localPCs from the Internet