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NETGEAR RT311, RT314 manual Chapter Maintenance, System Status

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Chapter 6

Maintenance

This chapter describes how to use the maintenance features of your Model RT311 or RT314 Internet Access Gateway Router. These features can be found by clicking on the Maintenance heading in the Main Menu of the browser interface.

System Status

The System Status menu provides a limited amount of status and usage information. From the Main Menu of the browser interface, click on Maintenance, then select System Status to view the System Status screen, shown in Figure 6-1

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Figure 6-1. System Status screen

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Contents

NETGEAR, Inc Statement of Conditions TrademarksEN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer Bestätigung des Herstellers/ImporteursVoluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci Statement Customer SupportPage 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 GuideXvi About This Guide Special Message Formats Typographical ConventionsPage Chapter Introduction Key FeaturesAbout the Router Introduction TCP/IP Autosensing 10/100 EthernetSecurity Easy Installation and ManagementMaintenance and Support Introduction Package Contents Chapter Setting Up the HardwarePC Requirements Local Network Hardware RequirementsRT311 Front Panel Router’s Front PanelLabel Activity Description LED DescriptionsRT311 Rear Panel Router’s Rear PanelConnecting to your Local Ethernet Network Connecting the RouterConnecting the Serial Cable Optional Connecting to Your Internet Access DeviceVerifying Power Connecting the Power AdapterPreparing Your Personal Computers for IP Networking Chapter Preparing Your NetworkAppendix B, Networks, Routing, and Firewall Basics Configuring Windows 95 or later for IP NetworkingPreparing Your Network Verifying TCP/IP Properties Windows Configuring TCP/IP PropertiesConfiguring 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 RouterLogin 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 SetupLAN TCP/IP Setup Fields Dhcp Setup FieldsThis parameter determines how the router handles RIP Routing Port Forwarding Menu Configuring for Port Forwarding to Local ServersPort Table Entries Example Local Web and FTP Server ExampleStatic Route Summary Table Static RoutesEdit IP Static Route Fields Static Route Entry and Edit MenuStatic Route Example Static Route Example Advanced Configuration of the Router System Status Chapter MaintenanceMenu 3.2 System Status Fields This screen shows the following parametersRouter Statistics Fields Router Statistics screenDhcp Table Software UpgradeErase the Configuration Maintenance Connecting for Configuration Using the Manager Interface for Initial Router ConfigurationConnecting Through a Telnet Connection Connecting Through a Serial PortClick on OK Turning on Power to the Router Using the Manager InterfacePress Enter when prompted Navigating the Manager Manager Menu CommandsManager Menu Summary Manager Menu SummaryManager Menu Summary Menu 1 General Setup General Setup MenuWAN Setup Fields WAN SetupMenu 3 LAN Setup LAN SetupMenu 3.1 LAN Port Filter Setup Fields TCP/IP and Dhcp SetupMenu 3.2 TCP/IP and Dhcp Setup Fields Select option 23, System Password, from the main menu Manager Password SetupMenu 23 System Password Internet Access Configuration Menu 4 Internet Access Setup Configuration for Local Servers Menu 15 Field Entries Example Menu 15 SUA Server SetupAt the command prompt, type ip route stat Setting Static RoutesAfter 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 DNSUsing the Manager Interface for System Maintenance Menu 24 System Maintenance System Maintenance Status Fields System Maintenance StatusSystem Maintenance Log and Trace Fields View Error LogTerminal Baud Rate Log and TraceSyslog and Accounting System Maintenance Syslog and Accounting FieldsLocal6.*/var/log/rt311.log Diagnostic MenuSystem Maintenance Diagnostic Fields Menu 24.4 System Maintenance DiagnosticBack 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 FiltersMenu 21 Filter Set Configuration Configuring a Filter SetAbbreviations Used in Menu 21.1 Filter Rules Summary Menu 21.1 Filter Rules SummaryAbbreviations Used if Filter Type Is GEN Abbreviations Used if Filter Type Is IPMenu 21.1.1 TCP/IP Filter Rule TCP/IP Filter Rule Configuring a Filter RuleField Descriptions TCP/IP Filter Rule Fields10-8 Configuring Filters Generic Filter Rule Fields Generic Filter RuleApplying a Filter Set Filter 1 NetBIOSWAN Default FiltersFilter 2 NetBIOSLAN Filter 3 TelftpwebwanPress 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 InterfaceUsing a Serial Connection Restoring the Default Configuration and PasswordRename romfile0.311 to rom-0 Using FTP11-10 Troubleshooting General Specifications Appendix a Technical SpecificationsPower Adapter Network Protocol and Standards CompatibilityEnvironmental Specifications Physical SpecificationsInterface Specifications Electromagnetic EmissionsAppendix B Network and Routing Basics What is a Router?Basic Router Concepts IP Addresses and the Internet Routing Information ProtocolFigure B-1. Three Main Address Classes Netmask Figure B-2. Example of Subnetting a Class B Address Subnet AddressingTable B-2. Netmask Formats Table B-1. Netmask Notation Translation Table for One OctetPrivate IP Addresses Figure B-3. Single IP Address Operation Using NAT Single IP Address Operation Using NATDomain Name Server MAC Addresses and Address Resolution ProtocolTable B-3 UTP Ethernet cable wiring, straight-through IP Configuration by DhcpEthernet Cabling Cable Quality Uplink Switches and Crossover CablesNetwork and Routing Basics Glossary Glossary Or as /28 appended to the IP addressGlossary Glossary Index IndexIndex RFC Index