NETGEAR RP114 User manual

SM-RP114NA-2
July 2001
NETGEAR,Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Phone 1-888-NETGEAR
Reference Guide for the
Model RP114 Web Safe
Router

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© 2001 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.
Trademarks
NETGEAR and FirstGear are trademarks Netgear, Inc.
Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.
Statement of Conditions
In 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 notice.
NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit
layout(s) described herein.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice
This 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. 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 Conformance
This 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. Conformity is declared by the application
of EN 55 022 Class B (CISPR 22).

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Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs
Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das Model RP114 Web Safe Router gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg
46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B. Testsender) kann
jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. Lesen Sie dazu bitte die Anmerkungen in der Betriebsanleitung.
Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation wurde davon unterrichtet, daß dieses Gerät auf den Markt
gebracht wurde und es ist berechtigt, die Serie auf die Erfüllung der Vorschriften hin zu überprüfen.
Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer
It 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. 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) Statement
This 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 areas.
When used near a radio or TV receiver, it may become the cause of radio interference.
Read instructions for correct handling.
Customer Support
Refer to the Support Information Card that shipped with your Model RP114 Web Safe Router.
World Wide Web
NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that you can access at the universal resource locator (URL)
http://www.netgear.com. A direct connection to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer
or Netscape are required.

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Contents
About This Guide
Technical Support ............................................................................................................ xv
Related Publications ........................................................................................................ xv
Typographical Conventions ............................................................................................xvii
Special Message Formats ..............................................................................................xvii
Chapter 1
Introduction
About the Router ............................................................................................................1-1
Key Features ..................................................................................................................1-1
Content Filtering .......................................................................................................1-3
Security ....................................................................................................................1-3
Autosensing 10/100 Ethernet ...................................................................................1-4
TCP/IP ......................................................................................................................1-4
Easy Installation and Management ..........................................................................1-5
Maintenance and Support ........................................................................................1-5
Chapter 2
SettingUptheHardware
Package Contents ..........................................................................................................2-1
Local Network Hardware Requirements .........................................................................2-2
PC 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

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Chapter 3
Preparing Your Network
Preparing Your Personal Computers for IP Networking .................................................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 .................................................................................................3-8
Obtaining ISP Configuration Information (Windows) .........................................3-8
Obtaining ISP Configuration Information (Macintosh) .......................................3-9
Ready for Configuration ................................................................................................3-10
Chapter 4
Basic Configuration of the Router
Configuring for Internet Access ......................................................................................4-1
Configuring for Content Filtering .....................................................................................4-7
E-Mail .......................................................................................................................4-8
Keyword ...................................................................................................................4-9
Schedule ................................................................................................................4-10
Trusted ...................................................................................................................4-11
Logs .......................................................................................................................4-12
Chapter 5
Advanced Configuration of the Router
System 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

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Static Routes ..................................................................................................................5-8
Static Route Example .............................................................................................5-10
Chapter 6
Maintenance
System Status ................................................................................................................6-1
DHCP Table ....................................................................................................................6-4
Software Upgrade ...........................................................................................................6-4
Configuration File Management .....................................................................................6-5
Restore and Backup the Configuration ....................................................................6-5
Erase the Configuration ...........................................................................................6-5
Chapter 7
Using the Manager Interface for Initial Router Configuration
Connecting 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 Access
Internet Access Configuration ........................................................................................8-1
Remote Node Setup Menu .......................................................................................8-3
Editing IP Options ...........................................................................................................8-6
Editing Filter Sets ...........................................................................................................8-8
Configuration for Local Servers ....................................................................................8-10
Local Web and FTP Server Example ...............................................................8-11
Local Game Host or Videoconference Example ..............................................8-12
Setting Static Routes ....................................................................................................8-12
Static Route Example .............................................................................................8-15
Dynamic DNS ...............................................................................................................8-17

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Chapter 9
Using the Manager Interface for Advanced System Maintenance
System Status ................................................................................................................9-1
Log and Trace .................................................................................................................9-4
View Error Log .........................................................................................................9-4
Syslog ......................................................................................................................9-5
Diagnostic Menu .............................................................................................................9-6
Back Up and Restore Configuration ...............................................................................9-8
Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration Using FTP .........................................9-8
Software Update .............................................................................................................9-9
Updating Router Software Using FTP ......................................................................9-9
Command Interpreter Mode ...........................................................................................9-9
Remote Management ...................................................................................................9-10
Chapter 10
Configuring Filters
Router Filter Structure ..................................................................................................10-1
Configuring a Filter Set .................................................................................................10-2
Configuring a Filter Rule ...............................................................................................10-6
TCP/IP Filter Rule ..................................................................................................10-6
Generic Filter Rule .................................................................................................10-9
Applying a Filter Set ...................................................................................................10-10
Default Filters .............................................................................................................10-11
Filter 1: NetBIOS_WAN ........................................................................................10-11
Filter 2: NetBIOS_LAN .........................................................................................10-11
Filter 3: TEL_FTP_WEB_WAN .............................................................................10-11
Chapter 11
Troubleshooting
Basic Functioning .........................................................................................................11-1
PWR LED Not On ..................................................................................................11-1
Test LED Never Blinks or LED Stays On ...............................................................11-2
LNK/ACT LEDs Not On ..........................................................................................11-2
Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface ........................................................11-2
Troubleshooting the ISP Connection ............................................................................11-3
Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility ...............................................11-5
Testing the LAN Path to Your Router .....................................................................11-5

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Testing the Path from Your PC to a Remote Device ..............................................11-7
Troubleshooting the Manager Interface ........................................................................11-7
Restoring the Default Configuration and Password ......................................................11-8
Using the Default Reset button ..............................................................................11-8
Appendix A
Technical Specifications
General Specifications ................................................................................................... A-1
Appendix B
Network and Routing Basics
Basic Router Concepts .................................................................................................. B-1
What is a Router? ................................................................................................... B-1
Routing Information Protocol ................................................................................... B-2
IP Addresses and the Internet ................................................................................. B-2
Netmask .................................................................................................................. B-4
Subnet Addressing .................................................................................................. B-5
Private IP Addresses ............................................................................................... B-7
Single IP Address Operation Using NAT ................................................................. B-8
MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol ................................................. B-9
Domain Name Server .............................................................................................. B-9
IP Configuration by DHCP .................................................................................... B-10
Ethernet Cabling .......................................................................................................... B-10
Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX Switching .............................B-11
Cable Quality ..........................................................................................................B-11
Glossary
Index

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