NETGEAR RP114 Network Router User Manual


 
Introduction 1-1
Chapter 1
Introduction
This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR Model RP114 Web Safe Router and
discusses planning considerations for installation. The software version described is v3.26.
About the Router
The Model RP114 Web Safe Router with 4-port switch connects your local area network (LAN) to
the Internet through an external single-user access device such as a cable modem or DSL modem.
The Model RP114 router provides you with multiple Web content filtering options, plus browsing
activity reporting and instant alerts -- both via e-mail. Parents and network administrators can
establish restricted access policies based on time-of-day, Website addresses and address keywords,
and share high-speed cable/DSL Internet access for up to 253 personal computers. Network
Address Translation (NAT) protects you from hackers.
With minimum setup, you can install and use the router within minutes.
Key Features
The Model RP114 router provides the following features:
•Security
Parental control of web browsing and newsgroup access using Web Address (URL)
keyword blocking
Auditing and e-mail reporting of web browsing activities
Blocking can be scheduled by day and time
Network Address Translation (NAT) hides local PCs from the Internet