Contents v
Preface
About This Manual
Chapter 1
Introduction
Key Features of the Router ............................................................................................ 1-1
A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering ......................................................1-2
Security .................................................................................................................... 1-2
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink™ ........................................... 1-3
Extensive Protocol Support ......................................................... .............................1-3
Easy Installation and Management ............. .............................................................1-4
Maintenance and Support ........................... .............................................................1-4
Package Contents ...... .................................................................................................... 1-4
The Router’s Front Panel ......................................... ................................................1-5
The Router’s Rear Panel ...................................................................................... ...1-6
Chapter 2
Connecting the Router to the Internet
What You Will Need Before You Begin ...........................................................................2-1
Cabling and Computer Hardware Requirements .....................................................2-1
Computer Network Configuration Requirements .....................................................2-1
Internet Configuration Requirements .......................................................................2-2
Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters? .........................................2-2
Worksheet to Record Your Internet Connection Information .................................... 2-3
Connecting the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router ....................................................... 2-4
PPPoE Wizard-Detected Option ..............................................................................2-8
AOL Wizard-Detected Options ................................................................. ....... ...... ... 2-9
Telstra Bigpond Cable Wizard-Detected Option .....................................................2-13
Dynamic IP Wizard-Detected Option ..................................................................... 2-14
Fixed IP Account Wizard-Detected Option .............................................................2 -1 5
Manually Configuring Your Internet Connection ............. ..............................................2-16