Chapter Initial Configuration of the Router | NETGEAR RT311, RT314

Chapter 4

Initial Configuration of the Router

This chapter describes how to perform the initial configuration of your Model RT311 or RT314 Internet Access Gateway Router using the Setup Wizard, which walks you through the configuration process.

Configuring for Internet Access

In order to use the browser-based Web Configuration Manager, your PC must have a web browser program installed such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. Because the Configuration Manager uses Java, your Web browser must be Java-enabled and support HTTP uploads. NETGEAR recommends using Netscape Navigator 3.0 or above. Free browser programs are readily available for Windows, Macintosh, or UNIX/Linux.

To configure for Internet access using your browser:

1.Turn on the router and wait for initialization to complete. Allow at least one minute and verify that the TEST LED is off.

2.Reboot your PC to obtain DHCP configuration from the router.

3.Launch your web browser.

4.In the Address box of your browser, type http://192.168.0.1 and press ENTER.

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Contents

NETGEAR, Inc Statement of Conditions TrademarksEN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance Customer Support Bestätigung des Herstellers/ImporteursCertificate of the Manufacturer/Importer Voluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci StatementPage Contents Chapter Initial Configuration of the Router Chapter Using the Manager Interface for System Maintenance Chapter Configuring Filters Appendix a Technical Specifications Contents 10-3 Figure B-1 Abbreviations Used in Menu 21.1 Filter Rules Summary 10-3 Xiv Technical Support Related Publications About This Guide Xvi About This Guide Special Message Formats Typographical ConventionsPage Chapter Introduction Key FeaturesAbout the Router Introduction TCP/IP Autosensing 10/100 Ethernet Security Easy Installation and Management Maintenance and Support Introduction Package Contents Chapter Setting Up the Hardware PC Requirements Local Network Hardware Requirements RT311 Front Panel Router’s Front Panel Label Activity Description LED Descriptions RT311 Rear Panel Router’s Rear Panel Connecting to your Local Ethernet Network Connecting the Router Connecting the Serial Cable Optional Connecting to Your Internet Access Device Verifying Power Connecting the Power Adapter Preparing Your Personal Computers for IP Networking Chapter Preparing Your Network Appendix B, Networks, Routing, and Firewall Basics Configuring Windows 95 or later for IP Networking Preparing Your Network Verifying TCP/IP Properties Windows Configuring TCP/IP Properties Configuring the Macintosh for IP Networking Verifying TCP/IP Properties Macintosh Your Internet Account Login ProtocolsAccount Information Obtaining ISP Configuration Information Windows Obtaining ISP Configuration Information Macintosh Ready for Configuration Configuring for Internet Access Chapter Initial Configuration of the Router Login window opens as shown in -1below Browser-based Setup Wizard, first screen Browser-based Setup Wizard, second screen This screen provides setup for the following parameters Initial Configuration of the Router System Settings Advanced Configuration of the RouterSystem Tab Dynamic DNS configuration fields PasswordDynamic DNS LAN Setup Menu LAN Setup LAN TCP/IP Setup Fields Dhcp Setup Fields This parameter determines how the router handles RIP Routing Port Forwarding Menu Configuring for Port Forwarding to Local Servers Port Table Entries Example Local Web and FTP Server Example Static Route Summary Table Static Routes Edit IP Static Route Fields Static Route Entry and Edit Menu Static Route Example Static Route Example Advanced Configuration of the Router System Status Chapter Maintenance Menu 3.2 System Status Fields This screen shows the following parameters Router Statistics Fields Router Statistics screen Dhcp Table Software Upgrade Erase the Configuration Maintenance Connecting for Configuration Using the Manager Interface for Initial Router Configuration Connecting Through a Telnet Connection Connecting Through a Serial Port Click on OK Turning on Power to the Router Using the Manager Interface Press Enter when prompted Manager Menu Summary Manager Menu CommandsNavigating the Manager Manager Menu Summary Manager Menu Summary Menu 1 General Setup General Setup Menu WAN Setup Fields WAN Setup Menu 3 LAN Setup LAN Setup Menu 3.1 LAN Port Filter Setup Fields TCP/IP and Dhcp Setup Menu 3.2 TCP/IP and Dhcp Setup Fields Select option 23, System Password, from the main menu Manager Password Setup Menu 23 System Password Internet Access Configuration Menu 4 Internet Access Setup Configuration for Local Servers Menu 15 Field Entries Example Menu 15 SUA Server Setup At the command prompt, type ip route stat Setting Static Routes After viewing the table, type exit to return to the menus Enter settings for the static route entry Static Route Example Static Route Example Dynamic DNS Menu 1.1 Configure Dynamic DNS Using the Manager Interface for System Maintenance Menu 24 System Maintenance System Maintenance Status Fields System Maintenance Status Log and Trace View Error LogSystem Maintenance Log and Trace Fields Terminal Baud Rate Syslog and Accounting System Maintenance Syslog and Accounting Fields Local6.*/var/log/rt311.log Diagnostic Menu System Maintenance Diagnostic Fields Menu 24.4 System Maintenance Diagnostic Back Up and Restore Configuration Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration Using FTP Software UpdateUpdating Router Software Using a Serial Connection Updating Router Software Using FTP Command Interpreter Mode Using the Manager Interface for System Maintenance Router Filter Structure Chapter Configuring Filters Menu 21 Filter Set Configuration Configuring a Filter Set Abbreviations Used in Menu 21.1 Filter Rules Summary Menu 21.1 Filter Rules Summary Abbreviations Used if Filter Type Is GEN Abbreviations Used if Filter Type Is IP Menu 21.1.1 TCP/IP Filter Rule TCP/IP Filter Rule Configuring a Filter Rule Field Descriptions TCP/IP Filter Rule Fields 10-8 Configuring Filters Generic Filter Rule Fields Generic Filter Rule Applying a Filter Set Filter 3 Telftpwebwan Default FiltersFilter 1 NetBIOSWAN Filter 2 NetBIOSLAN Press Enter to display Menu Basic Functioning Chapter TroubleshootingPWR LED Not On Test LED Never Blinks or LED Stays On Troubleshooting the Web Configuration InterfaceLNK/ACT LEDs Not On Troubleshooting the ISP Connection This will cause your router to attempt to login to the ISP Testing the LAN Path to Your Router Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping UtilityPing You should see a message like this one Testing the Path from Your PC to a Remote Device Troubleshooting the Manager Interface Using a Serial Connection Restoring the Default Configuration and Password Rename romfile0.311 to rom-0 Using FTP 11-10 Troubleshooting Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Appendix a Technical SpecificationsGeneral Specifications Power Adapter Electromagnetic Emissions Physical SpecificationsEnvironmental Specifications Interface Specifications Appendix B Network and Routing Basics What is a Router?Basic Router Concepts IP Addresses and the Internet Routing Information Protocol Figure B-1. Three Main Address Classes Netmask Figure B-2. Example of Subnetting a Class B Address Subnet Addressing Table B-2. Netmask Formats Table B-1. Netmask Notation Translation Table for One Octet Private IP Addresses Figure B-3. Single IP Address Operation Using NAT Single IP Address Operation Using NAT Domain Name Server MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol Table B-3 UTP Ethernet cable wiring, straight-through IP Configuration by DhcpEthernet Cabling Cable Quality Uplink Switches and Crossover Cables Network and Routing Basics Glossary Glossary Or as /28 appended to the IP address Glossary Glossary Index Index Index RFC Index