NETGEAR RT328 User manual

M1-RT328NA-0
August 1997
NETGEAR , Inc.
A Bay Networks Company
48105 Warm Springs Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94539
USA
Getting Started
Using FirstGear for the
Model RT328 ISDN Router
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© 1997 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.
Trademarks
Bay Networks is a registered trademark of Bay Networks, Inc.
NETGEAR and FirstGear are trademarks of Bay Networks, Inc.
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 device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: 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 Statement
This is to certify that the NETGEAR Model RT328 ISDN 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 RT328 ISDN Router gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 undVfg 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 RT328 ISDN 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 TelecommunicationsApprovals 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.
VCCI-2 Statement
This equipment is in the 2nd Class 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
For assistance with installing and configuring your NETGEAR system or with post-installation questions or problems,
contact your point of purchase representative.
To contact customer support or to purchase additional copies of this document and publications for other NETGEAR
products, you can contact NETGEAR at the following numbers:
• Phone:
U.S./Canada:1-800-211-2069
Japan: 0031-1-26133
Europe: (44) 171-571-5120
Australia:1-800-14-20-46
• Fax:
U.S./Canada: 510-498-2609
World WideWeb
NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web Home Page that you can access at the universal resource locator (URL)
http://NETGEAR.baynetworks.com. A direct connection to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or
Netscape are required.
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Contents
Preface
Purpose ............................................................................................................................ xi
Audience ........................................................................................................................... xi
Conventions ......................................................................................................................xii
Special Message Formats ..........................................................................................xii
Use of Enter, Type, and Press ....................................................................................xii
Other Conventions ....................................................................................................xiii
Related Publication ..........................................................................................................xiii
Chapter 1
Introduction
Using FirstGear ..............................................................................................................1-1
Package Contents ..........................................................................................................1-2
Checklists .......................................................................................................................1-2
ISDN Services Checklist ..........................................................................................1-2
European Services ............................................................................................1-3
North American Services ...................................................................................1-3
Network Checklist ....................................................................................................1-4
Chapter 2
Hardware Installation
Connecting the Router ....................................................................................................2-1
Connecting to the ISDN Port ....................................................................................2-3
Connecting to the LAN Port .....................................................................................2-3
Using UTP LAN Cabling ....................................................................................2-3
Using Coaxial or Fiber LAN Cabling ..................................................................2-4
Connecting a Telephone, Fax, or Modem .................................................................2-4
Connecting Power and Verifying Installation ............................................................2-4
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Chapter 3
Configuring the Router Using FirstGear
Overview of FirstGear Configuration Utility ....................................................................3-1
Installation of FirstGear Configuration Utility ..................................................................3-2
Launching FirstGear .......................................................................................................3-2
Selecting IP Addresses forYour Network .................................................................3-3
Assigning an IP Address ..........................................................................................3-4
Choosing Between Quick or Advanced Configuration ....................................................3-5
Chapter 4
Quick Configuration for Internet Access
Quick Router Configuration ............................................................................................4-1
ISDN Line Information ..............................................................................................4-2
North America ISDN Configuration ...................................................................4-2
DSS1 ISDN Configuration .................................................................................4-3
IP Information ...........................................................................................................4-5
Call Profile ................................................................................................................4-6
Chapter 5
Advanced Configuration
Menu Bar Options ...........................................................................................................5-2
Advanced Router Configuration ......................................................................................5-3
System Menu Tab .....................................................................................................5-4
ISDN Menu Tab ........................................................................................................5-5
North America ...................................................................................................5-5
DSS1 .................................................................................................................5-7
LAN Menu Tab ..........................................................................................................5-9
ISP Menu Tab .........................................................................................................5-11
Remote Node Menu Tab ........................................................................................5-13
Selecting the More Option on the Remote Node Menu Tab ............................5-16
Dial-in Menu Tab ....................................................................................................5-17
User Profiles ...........................................................................................................5-20
Static Routes Menu Tab .........................................................................................5-22
Filters Menu Tab .....................................................................................................5-23
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Appendix A
Configuring TCP/IP
Configuring Windows 95 for IP Networking ................................................................... A-1
Index
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Figures
Figure 2-1. Router connections ..................................................................................2-2
Figure 3-1. Dialog box showing results of search ......................................................3-2
Figure 4-1. Quick Configuration ISDN Line Information screen (North America) .......4-2
Figure 4-2. Quick Configuration ISDN Line Information screen (DSS1) ....................4-3
Figure 4-3. Quick Configuration IP Information Screen ..............................................4-5
Figure 4-4. Quick Configuration Call Profile Screen ...................................................4-6
Figure 4-5. Quick Configuration Complete Screen .....................................................4-7
Figure 5-1. Advanced Router Configuration screen ...................................................5-3
Figure 5-2. ISDN menu tab (North America) ..............................................................5-5
Figure 5-3. ISDN menu tab (DSS1) ............................................................................5-7
Figure 5-4. LAN menu tab ..........................................................................................5-9
Figure 5-5. ISP menu tab .........................................................................................5-11
Figure 5-6. Remote Node menu tab .........................................................................5-13
Figure 5-7. Remote Node Configuration, continued screen .....................................5-16
Figure 5-8. Dial-in menu ...........................................................................................5-18
Figure 5-9. User Profile screen ................................................................................5-20
Figure 5-10. Static Routes Menu tab ..........................................................................5-22
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Tables
Table 5-1. Menu bar commands ...............................................................................5-2
Table 5-2. System menu tab fields ............................................................................5-4
Table 5-3. ISDN menu tab fields (North America) ....................................................5-6
Table 5-4. ISDN menu tab fields (DSS1) ..................................................................5-8
Table 5-5. LAN menu tab fields ...............................................................................5-10
Table 5-6. ISP menu tab fields ................................................................................5-12
Table 5-7. Remote Node menu tab fields ...............................................................5-14
Table 5-8. Remote Node Configuration, continued menu tab fields .......................5-16
Table 5-9. Dial-in Menu tab fields ...........................................................................5-19
Table 5-10. User Profile fields ...................................................................................5-21
Table 5-11. Static Routes Menu tab fields ................................................................5-23
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