NETGEAR RP614 Network Router User Manual


 
Contents v
Contents
Preface
About This Manual
Chapter 1
Introduction
Key Features of the Router ............................................................................................1-1
A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering ......................................................1-2
Security ....................................................................................................................1-2
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink™ ...........................................1-3
Extensive Protocol Support ......................................................................................1-3
Easy Installation and Management ..........................................................................1-4
Maintenance and Support ........................................................................................1-4
Package Contents ..........................................................................................................1-4
The Router’s Front Panel .........................................................................................1-5
The Router’s Rear Panel .........................................................................................1-6
Chapter 2
Connecting the Router to the Internet
What You Will Need Before You Begin ...........................................................................2-1
Cabling and Computer Hardware Requirements .....................................................2-1
Computer Network Configuration Requirements .....................................................2-1
Internet Configuration Requirements .......................................................................2-2
Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters? .........................................2-2
Worksheet to Record Your Internet Connection Information ....................................2-3
Connecting the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router .......................................................2-4
PPPoE Wizard-Detected Option ..............................................................................2-8
AOL Wizard-Detected Options .................................................................................2-9
Telstra Bigpond Cable Wizard-Detected Option .....................................................2-13
Dynamic IP Wizard-Detected Option .....................................................................2-14
Fixed IP Account Wizard-Detected Option .............................................................2-15
Manually Configuring Your Internet Connection ...........................................................2-16