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About This Guide
Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR
™
Model RP114 Web Safe Router.
The Model RP114 router provides connection for multiple personal computers (PCs) to the
Internet through an external broadband access device (such as a cable modem or DSL modem) that
is normally intended for use by a single PC.
Technical Support
For help with any technical issues, contact Customer Support at 1-888-NETGEAR, or visit us on
the Web at www.NETGEAR.com. The NETGEAR Web site includes an extensive knowledge
base, answers to frequently asked questions, and a means for submitting technical questions
online.
Related Publications
As you read this document, you may be directed to various RFC documents for further
information. An RFC is a Request For Comment (RFC) published by the Internet Engineering
Task Force (IETF), an open organization that defines the architecture and operation of the Internet.
The RFC documents outline and define the standard protocols and procedures for the Internet. The
documents are listed on the World Wide Web at www.ietf.org andaremirroredandindexedat
many other sites worldwide.
For more information about address assignment, refer to the IETF documents RFC 1597, Address
Allocation for Private Internets,
and RFC 1466,
Guidelines for Management of IP Address Space
.
Note:
If you are unfamiliar with networking and routing, refer to Appendix B, “Network
andRoutingBasics,” to become more familiar with the terms and procedures used in this
manual.