Reference Guide for the Model RP114 Web Safe Router

Local Network Hardware Requirements

The Model RP114 Web Safe Router is intended for use in a network of personal computers (PCs) that are interconnected by twisted-pair Ethernet cables.

PC Requirements

To install and run the Model RP114 router over your network of PCs, each PC must have the following:

An installed Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC).

A connection to the network via a hub or switch. If all PCs on the network will not run at the same speed (10 Mbps or 100 Mbps), you need to use a dual-speed hub or switch. The Model RP114 router provides a 4-port switch capable of either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps operation.

Links operating at 100 Mbps must be connected with Category 5 cable.

Access Device Requirement

The shared broadband access device (cable modem or DSL modem) must provide a standard 10BASE-T Ethernet interface.

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Setting Up the Hardware

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NETGEAR RP114 manual Local Network Hardware Requirements, PC Requirements