Reference Guide for the Model RP114 Web Safe …

1 SM-RP114NA-1 April 2001 NETGEAR, Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USAP hone 1-888-NETGEARR eference Guide for the Model RP114 Web Safe Routerii 2001 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights and FirstGear are trademarks Netgear, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective of ConditionsIn the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice.

2 Radio Frequency NoticeThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

3 If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. EN 55 022 Declaration of ConformanceThis is to certify that the Model RP114 Web Safe Router is shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a.

4 Conformity is declared by the application of EN 55 022 Class B (CISPR 22). iiiBest tigung des Herstellers/ImporteursEs wird hiermit best tigt, da das Model RP114 Web Safe Router gem der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgef hrten Bestimmungen entst rt ist. Das vorschriftsm ige Betreiben einiger Ger te ( Testsender) kann jedoch gewissen Beschr nkungen unterliegen. Lesen Sie dazu bitte die Anmerkungen in der Bundesamt f r Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation wurde davon unterrichtet, da dieses Ger t auf den Markt gebracht wurde und es ist berechtigt, die Serie auf die Erf llung der Vorschriften hin zu berpr of the Manufacturer/ImporterIt is hereby certified that the Model RP114 Web Safe Router has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992.

5 The operation of some equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions. Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations. Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) StatementThis equipment is in the second category (information equipment to be used in a residential area or an adjacent area thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential used near a radio or TV receiver, it may become the cause of radio interference.

6 Read instructions for correct SupportRefer to the Support Information Card that shipped with your Model RP114 Web Safe Wide WebNETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that you can access at the universal resource locator (URL) A direct connection to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Exploreror Netscape are required. ivContentsv Contents About This GuideTechnical Support .. xvRelated Publications .. xvTypographical Conventions ..xviiSpecial Message Formats ..xviiChapter 1 IntroductionAbout the Router ..1-1 Key Features ..1-1 Content Filtering.

7 1-3 Security ..1-3 Autosensing 10/100 Ethernet ..1-4 TCP/IP ..1-4 Easy Installation and Management ..1-4 Maintenance and Support ..1-5 Chapter 2 Setting Up the HardwarePackage Contents ..2-1 Local Network Hardware Requirements ..2-2PC Requirements ..2-2 Access Device Requirement ..2-2 The Router s Front Panel ..2-3 The Router s Rear Panel ..2-4 Connecting the Router ..2-4 Connecting to your Local Ethernet Network ..2-4 Connecting to Your Internet Access Device ..2-5 Connecting the Power Adapter ..2-5 Verifying Power ..2-6 viContentsChapter 3 Preparing Your NetworkPreparing Your Personal Computers for IP Networking.

8 3-1 Configuring Windows 95 or later for IP Networking ..3-2 Configuring TCP/IP Properties ..3-4 Verifying TCP/IP Properties (Windows) ..3-4 Configuring the Macintosh for IP Networking ..3-5 Verifying TCP/IP Properties (Macintosh) ..3-6 Your Internet Account ..3-7 Login Protocols ..3-7 Account Information ..3-7 Obtaining ISP Configuration Information (Windows) ..3-8 Obtaining ISP Configuration Information (Macintosh) ..3-9 Ready for Configuration ..3-9 Chapter 4 Basic Configuration of the RouterConfiguring for Internet Access ..4-1 Configuring for Content Filtering.

9 4-8E-Mail ..4-8 Keyword ..4-9 Schedule ..4-10 Trusted .. 4-11 Logs ..4-12 Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration of the RouterSystem Settings ..5-1 System Tab ..5-1 Dynamic DNS ..5-2 Password ..5-2 LAN Setup ..5-3 DHCP ..5-3 LAN TCP/IP ..5-4 Configuring for Port Forwarding to Local Servers ..5-6 Local Web and FTP Server Example ..5-7 Local Game Host or Videoconference Example ..5-8 Contentsvii Static Routes ..5-8 Static Route Example ..5-10 Chapter 6 MaintenanceSystem Status ..6-1 DHCP Table ..6-4 Software Upgrade ..6-4 Configuration File Management.

10 6-5 Restore and Backup the Configuration ..6-5 Erase the Configuration ..6-5 Chapter 7 Using the Manager Interface for Initial Router ConfigurationConnecting for Configuration ..7-1 Using the Manager Interface ..7-3 Login ..7-3 Navigating the Manager ..7-4 Manager Menu Summary ..7-4 General Setup Menu ..7-6 WAN Setup ..7-7 LAN Setup ..7-8 LAN Port Filter Setup Menu ..7-8 TCP/IP and DHCP Setup ..7-9 Manager Password Setup .. 7-11 Chapter 8 Using the Manager Interface to Configure the Router for Internet AccessInternet Access Configuration ..8-1 Remote Node Setup Menu.