NETGEAR RT314, RT311 manual Local Network Hardware Requirements, PC Requirements

Reference Guide for the Model RT311 and RT314 Internet Access Gateway Routers

Local Network Hardware Requirements

The Model RT311 or RT314 Internet Access Gateway 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 RT311 and RT314 routers 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 RT314 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.

2-2 Setting Up the Hardware