NETGEAR RT314 Network Router User Manual


 
Contents v
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
Autosensing 10/100 Ethernet ...................................................................................1-3
TCP/IP ......................................................................................................................1-3
Security ....................................................................................................................1-4
Easy Installation and Management ..........................................................................1-4
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 ................................................................................................2-5
Connecting the Router ....................................................................................................2-6
Connecting to your Local Ethernet Network .............................................................2-6
Connecting the Model RT311 router to your Local Area Network .....................2-6
Connecting the Model RT314 router to your Local Area Network .....................2-6
Connecting to Your Internet Access Device .............................................................2-7
Connecting the Serial Cable (Optional) ....................................................................2-7
Connecting the Power Adapter ................................................................................2-8