NETGEAR Network Router RP114 User Manual

Reference Guide for the  
Model RP114 Web Safe  
Router  
NETGEAR, Inc.  
4500 Great America Parkway  
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA  
Phone 1-888-NETGEAR  
SM-RP114NA-2  
July 2001  
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Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs  
Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das Model RP114 Web Safe Router gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg  
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 RP114 Web Safe 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 Telecommunications Approvals 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.  
Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement  
This equipment is in the second 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  
Refer to the Support Information Card that shipped with your Model RP114 Web Safe Router.  
World Wide Web  
NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that you can access at the universal resource locator (URL)  
http://www.netgear.com. A direct connection to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer  
or Netscape are required.  
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Contents  
About This Guide  
Introduction  
Security ....................................................................................................................1-3  
Setting Up the Hardware  
Connecting the Router ....................................................................................................2-4  
Connecting to your Local Ethernet Network .............................................................2-4  
Connecting to Your Internet Access Device .............................................................2-5  
Connecting the Power Adapter ................................................................................2-5  
Verifying Power ........................................................................................................2-6  
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Preparing Your Network  
Login Protocols ........................................................................................................3-7  
Basic Configuration of the Router  
E-Mail .......................................................................................................................4-8  
Advanced Configuration of the Router  
DHCP .......................................................................................................................5-3  
LAN TCP/IP ..............................................................................................................5-4  
Configuring for Port Forwarding to Local Servers ..........................................................5-6  
Local Web and FTP Server Example .................................................................5-7  
Local Game Host or Videoconference Example ................................................5-8  
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Maintenance  
DHCP Table ....................................................................................................................6-4  
Using the Manager Interface for Initial Router Configuration  
WAN Setup ..............................................................................................................7-7  
Using the Manager Interface to Configure the Router for Internet Access  
Local Web and FTP Server Example ............................................................... 8-11  
Local Game Host or Videoconference Example ..............................................8-12  
Setting Static Routes ....................................................................................................8-12  
Static Route Example .............................................................................................8-15  
Dynamic DNS ...............................................................................................................8-17  
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Using the Manager Interface for Advanced System Maintenance  
Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration Using FTP .........................................9-8  
Configuring Filters  
Applying a Filter Set ...................................................................................................10-10  
Troubleshooting  
LNK/ACT LEDs Not On .......................................................................................... 11-2  
Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface ........................................................ 11-2  
Troubleshooting the ISP Connection ............................................................................ 11-3  
Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility ...............................................11-5  
Testing the LAN Path to Your Router ..................................................................... 11-5  
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Restoring the Default Configuration and Password ...................................................... 11-8  
Using the Default Reset button .............................................................................. 11-8  
Network and Routing Basics  
IP Configuration by DHCP .................................................................................... B-10  
Ethernet Cabling .......................................................................................................... B-10  
Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX Switching .............................B-11  
Cable Quality ..........................................................................................................B-11  
Glossary  
Index  
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Figure 9-1. Menu 24 - System Maintenance ..............................................................9-2  
Figure 9-2. Menu 24.1 - System Maintenance - Status ..............................................9-2  
Figure 9-3. Menu 24.4 - System Maintenance - Diagnostic .......................................9-7  
Figure 10-1. Menu 21 - Filter Set Configuration .........................................................10-2  
Figure 10-2. Menu 21.1 - Filter Rules Summary ........................................................10-3  
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Figure 10-3. Menu 21.1.1 - TCP/IP Filter Rule ...........................................................10-5  
Figure B-1. Three Main Address Classes .................................................................. B-3  
Figure B-2. Example of Subnetting a Class B Address ............................................. B-5  
Figure B-3. Single IP Address Operation Using NAT ................................................ B-8  
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Table 10-4. TCP/IP Filter Rule Fields ......................................................................10-7  
Table 10-5. Generic Filter Rule Fields .....................................................................10-9  
Table B-1.  
Table B-2.  
Table B-3.  
Netmask Notation Translation Table for One Octet ................................ B-6  
Netmask Formats .................................................................................... B-6  
UTP Ethernet cable wiring, straight-through ......................................... B-10  
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About This Guide  
Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEARModel 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.  
Note: If you are unfamiliar with networking and routing, refer to Appendix B, “Network  
and Routing Basics,” to become more familiar with the terms and procedures used in this  
manual.  
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 and are mirrored and indexed at  
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.  
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For more information about IP address translation, refer to RFC 1631, The IP Network Address  
Translator (NAT).  
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Typographical Conventions  
This guide uses the following typographical conventions:  
italics  
Book titles and UNIX file, command, and directory names.  
courier font  
Initial Caps  
[Enter]  
Screen text, user-typed command-line entries.  
Menu titles and window and button names.  
Named keys in text are shown enclosed in square brackets. The notation  
[Enter] is used for the Enter key and the Return key.  
[Ctrl]+C  
Two or more keys that must be pressed simultaneously are shown in text  
linked with a plus (+) sign.  
ALL CAPS  
DOS file and directory names.  
Special Message Formats  
This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages:  
Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.  
Caution: This format is used to highlight information that will help you prevent  
equipment failure or loss of data.  
Warning: This format is used to highlight information about the possibility of injury or  
equipment damage.  
Danger: This format is used to alert you that there is the potential for incurring an  
electrical shock if you mishandle the equipment.  
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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  
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Powerful packet filtering capabilities  
Incoming port forwarding and DMZ for specific services  
Built in 4-port 10/100 Mbps Switch  
Allows LAN connections at 10 megabits per second (Mbps) or 100 Mbps  
Autosensing for Ethernet (10BASE-T) or Fast Ethernet (100BASE-Tx) transmissions  
Auto UplinkTM (autosensing MDI/MDIX) configures each port for normal or uplink  
connection  
Half-duplex or full-duplex operation  
Ethernet connection to a wide area network (WAN) device, such as a cable modem or DSL  
modem  
RJ-45 interface allowing connection to a 10BASE-T device  
Protocol Support  
IP routing  
Dynamic extended Network Address Translation (NAT+) with port forwarding for  
operation with a single static or dynamic IP address  
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server for dynamically assigning  
network configuration information to PCs on the LAN  
DHCP client for dynamically obtaining configuration information from the Internet  
Service Provider (ISP)  
DNS Proxy for simplified configuration  
PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) support  
Login capability  
Automatically executes user login for  
RoadRunner cable modem service,  
PPP over Ethernet accounts, PPTP login (for European service providers)  
BigPond service (for Telstra Australia)  
Easy installation and management  
Easy, web-based setup for configuration of most features  
Built-in Manager interface for configuration of advanced features, accessible by  
Telnet Protocol  
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Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of status and activity  
Flash memory for firmware upgrade  
Five-year warranty, two years on power adapter  
Free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day  
Content Filtering  
With its content filtering features, the Model RP114 router prevents objectionable content from  
reaching your PCs. Its content filtering features include:  
Content filtering by domain or keyword  
The Model RP114 router uses content filtering to enforce your network’s Internet access  
policies. The router allows you to control access to Internet content by screening for keywords  
within Web URLs or newsgroup names.  
Logging of inappropriate use  
You can configure the Model RP114 router to log access to Web sites and to e-mail the log to  
you. You can also configure the router to send an immediate alert e-mail message to you  
whenever a local user attempts to access a blocked Web site.  
Security  
The Model RP114 router is equipped with several features designed to maintain security, as  
described in this section.  
PCs Hidden by NAT  
Network address translation (NAT) opens a temporary path to the Internet for requests  
originating from the local network. Requests originating from outside the LAN are discarded,  
preventing users outside the LAN from finding and directly accessing the PCs on the LAN.  
Port Forwarding with NAT  
Although NAT prevents Internet locations from directly accessing the PCs on the LAN, the  
router allows you to direct incoming traffic to specific PCs based on the service port number  
of the incoming request, or to one designated “DMZ” host computer. You can specify  
forwarding of single ports or ranges of ports.  
Packet Filtering  
The Model RP114 router provides extensive packet filtering capabilities. Packets are allowed  
or discarded based on their source or destination addresses, service port numbers, or raw data  
patterns within the packet.  
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Autosensing 10/100 Ethernet  
With its internal, 4-port 10/100 switch, the Model RP114 router can connect to either a 10 Mbps  
standard Ethernet network or a 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet network. The local LAN interface is  
autosensing and is capable of full-duplex or half-duplex operation.  
The Model RP114 router incorporates Auto UplinkTM technology. Each LOCAL Ethernet port will  
automatically sense whether the Ethernet cable plugged into the port should have a 'normal'  
connection (e.g. connecting to a PC) or an 'uplink' connection (e.g. connecting to a router, switch,  
or hub). That port will then configure itself to the correct configuration. This feature also  
eliminates the need to worry about crossover cables, as Auto UplinkTM will accommodate either  
type of cable to make the right connection.  
TCP/IP  
The Model RP114 router supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)  
and Routing Information Protocol (RIP).  
For further information about TCP/IP, refer to Appendix B, “Network and Routing Basics.”  
IP Address Masquerading by Dynamic NAT+  
The Model RP114 router allows several networked PCs to share an Internet account using only  
a single IP address, which may be statically or dynamically assigned by your Internet service  
provider (ISP). This technique, an extension of Network Address Translation (NAT), is also  
known as IP address masquerading and allows the use of an inexpensive single-user ISP  
account.  
Automatic Configuration of Attached PCs by DHCP  
The Model RP114 router dynamically assigns network configuration information, including  
IP, gateway, and domain name server (DNS) addresses, to attached PCs on the LAN using the  
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). This feature greatly simplifies configuration  
of LAN-attached PCs.  
DNS Proxy  
When DHCP is enabled and no DNS addresses are specified, the router provides its own  
address as a DNS server to the attached PCs. The router obtains actual DNS addresses from  
the ISP during connection setup and forwards DNS requests from the LAN.  
PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE)  
PPP over Ethernet is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over an always-on  
connection by simulating a dial-up connection.  
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Easy Installation and Management  
You can install, configure, and operate the Model RP114 Web Safe Router within minutes after  
connecting it to the network. The following features simplify installation and management tasks:  
Browser-based management  
Browser-based configuration allows you to easily configure your router from almost any type  
of personal computer, such as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. A user-friendly Setup Wizard is  
provided and online help documentation is built into the browser-based Web Management  
Interface.  
Manager Interface  
The Manager Interface provides access to certain advanced features such as custom filters.  
You can access this interface from the network by using a Telnet client program.  
Visual monitoring  
The Model RP114 router’s front panel LEDs provide an easy way to monitor its status and  
activity.  
Maintenance and Support  
NETGEAR offers the following features to help you maximize your use of the Model RP114  
router:  
Flash memory for firmware upgrade  
Five-year warranty, two years on power adapter.  
Free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day  
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Chapter 2  
Setting Up the Hardware  
This chapter describes the Model RP114 Web Safe Router hardware and provides instructions for  
installing it.  
Package Contents  
The product package should contain the following items:  
Model RP114 Web Safe Router  
AC power adapter, 12 V DC output  
Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable, straight-through wiring  
Model RP114 Resource CD, including:  
— This guide  
— Application Notes  
RP114 Cable/DSL Web Safe Router Installation Guide  
Registration and Warranty Card  
Support Information Card  
If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the  
carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the router for repair.  
Setting Up the Hardware  
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Local Network Hardware Requirements  
The Model RP114 Web Safe Router is intended for use in a network of personal computers (PCs)  
that are interconnected by twisted-pair Ethernet cables.  
PC Requirements  
To install and run the Model RP114 router over your network of PCs, each PC must have the  
following:  
An installed Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC).  
A connection to the network via a hub or switch. If all PCs on the network will not run at the  
same speed (10 Mbps or 100 Mbps), you need to use a dual-speed hub or switch. The Model  
RP114 router provides a 4-port switch capable of either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps operation.  
Links operating at 100 Mbps must be connected with Category 5 cable.  
Access Device Requirement  
The shared broadband access device (cable modem or DSL modem) must provide a standard  
10BASE-T Ethernet interface.  
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The Router’s Front Panel  
The front panel of the Model RP114 Web Safe Router (Figure 2-1) contains port connections and  
status LEDs.  
Figure 2-1.  
RP114 Front Panel  
You can use some of the LEDs to verify connections. Table 2-1 lists and describes each LED on  
the front panel of the router. These LEDs are green when lit.  
Table 2-1.  
LED Descriptions  
Activity  
Label  
Description  
PWR (Power)  
On  
Off  
Power is supplied to the router.  
Power is not supplied to the router.  
TEST  
On  
Off  
Blinking  
The system is not ready or has failed to start up.  
The system is ready and running.  
The system is initializing.  
WAN  
LNK  
On  
The WAN port has detected a link with an attached device.  
Data is being transmitted or received by the WAN port.  
ACT (Activity)  
LAN  
Blinking  
LNK/ACT  
(Link/Activity)  
On  
Blinking  
The LAN port has detected a link with an attached device.  
Data is being tranmitted or received by the LAN port.  
100 (100 Mbps)  
On  
Off  
The LAN is operating at 100 Mbps.  
The LAN is operating at 10 Mbps.  
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The Router’s Rear Panel  
The rear panel of the Model RP114 router is shown in Figure 2-2.  
Figure 2-2.  
RP114 Rear Panel  
The rear panel contains the following features:  
12 VDC power adapter outlet  
Factory Default Reset pushbutton  
Ground lug  
Connecting the Router  
Before using your router, you need to do the following:  
Connect your local Ethernet network to the LAN port(s) of the router (described next).  
Connect your cable or DSL modem to the WAN port of the router (see page 2-5).  
Connect the power adapter (see page 2-5).  
Connecting to your Local Ethernet Network  
Your local network will attach to the router port or ports marked LAN. The LAN ports are capable  
of operation at either 10 Mbps (10BASE-T) or 100 Mbps (100BASE-Tx), depending on the  
Ethernet interface of the attached PC, hub, or switch. For any connection which will operate at 100  
Mbps, you must use a Category 5 (CAT5) rated cable, such as the white Ethernet cable included  
with the router.  
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The Model RP114 router incorporates a four-port switch for connection to your local network. To  
connect the Model RP114 router to your LAN:  
Connect up to four PCs directly to any of the four LAN ports of the router using standard  
Ethernet cables.  
If your local network consists of more than four hosts, you will need to connect your router to  
another hub or switch:  
Connect any LAN port of your Model RP114 router to any port of an Ethernet hub or switch  
using a standard or crossover Ethernet cable.  
Because the Model RP114 router is capable of automatically sensing the polarity of the  
Ethernet connection, you can connect to the other hub’s normal or uplink port, using a  
standard or crossover Ethernet cable. The LAN port of your Model RP114 router will  
automatically configure itself for proper operation.  
Connecting to Your Internet Access Device  
To connect the router to the Internet (or WAN):  
1. Connect the router’s WAN port to the 10BASE-T Ethernet port on your existing Internet  
access device (your cable modem or DSL modem).  
Note: The attached modem device must provide a standard 10BASE-T Ethernet connection. The  
Model RP114 router does not include a cable for this connection. Instead, use the Ethernet cable  
provided with your access device or any other standard 10BASE-T Ethernet cable. If you are using  
a DSL modem, the modem’s connection to the phone line remains unchanged.  
Note: The Ethernet cable supplied by your ISP for connecting to your cable or DSL modem may  
be an Ethernet crossover cable rather than a straight-through cable. It is important to use this cable  
to connect the modem to your router, not to connect your PCs to your router.  
Connecting the Power Adapter  
To connect the router to the power adapter:  
1. Plug the connector of the power adapter into the 12 VDC adapter outlet on the rear panel of the  
router.  
2. Plug the other end of the adapter into a standard wall outlet.  
3. Verify that the PWR LED on the router is lit.  
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Verifying Power  
After connecting the power adapter to the router and a power source, the router powers on  
automatically. Complete the following steps to verify that power is correctly applied to the router:  
1. When power is first applied, verify that the PWR LED is on.  
2. Verify that the TEST LED begins to blink within a few seconds.  
3. After approximately 30 seconds, verify that:  
a. The TEST LED is not lit.  
b. The LAN LNK/ACT LEDs are lit for any local ports that are connected.  
c. The WAN LNK LED is lit.  
If a LNK or LNK/ACT LED is lit, a link has been established to the connected device.  
4. If a LOCAL port is connected to a 100 Mbps device, verify that the 100 LED is lit.  
You are now ready to begin configuration of your network, as described in the following chapter.  
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Chapter 3  
Preparing Your Network  
This chapter describes how to prepare your PC network to connect to the Internet through the  
Model RP114 Web Safe Router and how to order broadband Internet service from an Internet  
service provider (ISP).  
Preparing Your Personal Computers for IP Networking  
The Model RP114 Web Safe Router uses the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol  
(TCP/IP). In order to access the Internet through the router, each PC on your network must have  
TCP/IP installed and selected as the networking protocol.  
Note: In this chapter, we use the term “PC” to refer to personal computers in general, and not  
necessarily Windows computers.  
Most operating systems include the software components you need to install and use TCP/IP on  
your PC:  
Windows® 95 or later (including Windows NT®) includes the software components for  
establishing a TCP/IP network.  
Windows 3.1 does not include a TCP/IP component. You need to purchase a third-party TCP/  
IP application package such as NetManage Chameleon.  
Macintosh Operating System 7 or later includes the software components for establishing a  
TCP/IP network.  
All versions of UNIX or Linux include TCP/IP components.  
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Follow the instructions provided with your operating system or networking software to install  
TCP/IP on your computer. Although TCP/IP is built into the Windows operating system (starting  
with Windows 95), you need to enable and configure it as described in “Configuring Windows 95  
or later for IP Networking” on page 3-2. To configure the Macintosh, see “Configuring the  
Macintosh for IP Networking on page 3-5.  
In your IP network, all PCs and the router must be assigned IP addresses. Each PC must also have  
certain other IP configuration information such as a subnet mask (netmask), a domain name server  
(DNS) address, and a default gateway address. In most cases, you should install TCP/IP so that the  
PC obtains its specific network configuration information from a DHCP server during bootup. For  
a detailed explanation of the meaning and purpose of these configuration items, refer to  
Appendix B, “Network and Routing Basics.”  
The Model RP114 router is shipped preconfigured as a DHCP server. The router assigns the  
following TCP/IP configuration information automatically when the PCs are rebooted:  
PC or workstation IP addresses—192.168.0.2 through 192.168.0.31  
Subnet mask—255.255.255.0  
Gateway address (the router)—192.168.0.1  
These addresses are part of the IETF-designated private address range for use in private networks.  
Configuring Windows 95 or later for IP Networking  
As part of the PC preparation process, you need to manually install and configure TCP/IP on each  
networked PC. Before starting, locate your Windows CD; you may need to insert it during the  
TCP/IP installation process.  
To configure Microsoft® Windows 95 or later for IP networking:  
1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.  
2. Double-click the Network icon.  
The Network window opens, which displays a list of installed components:  
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You must have an Ethernet adapter, the TCP/IP protocol, and Client for Microsoft Networks.  
Note: It is not necessary to remove any other network components shown in the  
Network window in order to install the adapter, TCP/IP, or Client for Microsoft  
Networks.  
If you need the adapter:  
a. Click the Add button.  
b. Select Adapter, and then click Add.  
c. Select the manufacturer and model of your Ethernet adapter, and then click OK.  
If you need TCP/IP:  
a. Click the Add button.  
b. Select Protocol, and then click Add.  
c. Select Microsoft.  
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d. Select TCP/IP, and then click OK.  
If you need Client for Microsoft Networks:  
a. Click the Add button.  
b. Select Client, and then click Add.  
c. Select Microsoft.  
d. Select Client for Microsoft Networks, and then click OK.  
3. Restart your PC for the changes to take effect.  
Configuring TCP/IP Properties  
After the TCP/IP protocol components are installed, each PC must be assigned specific  
information about itself and resources that are available on its network. The simplest way to  
configure this information is to allow the PC to obtain the information from the internal DHCP  
server of the Model RP114 router.  
Note: If an ISP technician configured your PC during the installation of a broadband  
modem, or if you configured it using instructions provided by your ISP, you may need to  
copy the current configuration information for use in the configuration of your router.  
Refer to “Obtaining ISP Configuration Information (Windows)” on page 3-8 or  
“Obtaining ISP Configuration Information (Macintosh)” on page 3-9 for further  
information.  
If you are using DHCP with the recommended default addresses, you can configure your PCs by  
following these steps:  
1. Install TCP/IP on each PC, leaving the PC configured to obtain configuration settings  
automatically (by DHCP).  
2. Physically connect the PCs and the router using a hub or a direct connection.  
3. Restart the router and allow it to boot.  
4. Restart each PC.  
Verifying TCP/IP Properties (Windows)  
After your PC is configured and has rebooted, you can check the TCP/IP configuration using the  
Windows 95, 98, and Millenium utility winipcfg.exe (for Windows NT systems, use ipconfig.exe).  
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To check your PC’s TCP/IP configuration:  
1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, and then click Run.  
The Run window opens.  
2. Type winipcfg, and then click OK.  
The IP Configuration window opens, which lists (among other things), your IP address, subnet  
mask, and default gateway.  
3. Select your Ethernet adapter.  
The window is updated to show your settings, which should match the values below if you are  
using the default TCP/IP settings that NETGEAR recommends:  
The IP address is between 192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.31  
The subnet mask is 255.255.255.0  
The default gateway is 192.168.0.1  
Configuring the Macintosh for IP Networking  
Beginning with Macintosh Operating System 7, TCP/IP is already installed on the Macintosh. On  
each networked Macintosh, you will need to configure TCP/IP to use DHCP by following these  
steps:  
1. From the Apple menu, select Control Panels, then TCP/IP.  
The TCP/IP Control Panel opens:  
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2. From the “Connect via” box, select your Macintosh’s Ethernet interface.  
3. From the “Configure” box, select Using DHCP Server.  
You can leave the DHCP Client ID box empty.  
4. Close the TCP/IP Control Panel.  
5. Repeat this for each Macintosh on your network.  
Verifying TCP/IP Properties (Macintosh)  
After your Macintosh is configured and has rebooted, you can check the TCP/IP configuration by  
returning to the TCP/IP Control Panel. From the Apple menu, select Control Panels, then TCP/IP.  
The panel is updated to show your settings, which should match the values below if you are using  
the default TCP/IP settings that NETGEAR recommends:  
The IP Address is between 192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.31  
The Subnet mask is 255.255.255.0  
The Router address is 192.168.0.1  
If you do not see these values, you may need to restart your Macintosh or you may need to switch  
the “Configure” setting to a different option, then back again to “Using DHCP Server”.  
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Your Internet Account  
For access to the Internet, you need to contract with an Internet service provider (ISP) for a  
single-user Internet access account using an external broadband access device such as a cable  
modem or DSL modem. This modem must be a separate physical box (not a card) and must  
provide an Ethernet port intended for connection to a Network Interface Card (NIC) in a PC.  
For a single-user Internet account, your ISP supplies TCP/IP configuration information for one  
PC. With a typical account, much of the configuration information is dynamically assigned when  
your PC is first booted up while connected to the ISP, and you will not need to know that dynamic  
information.  
In order to share the Internet connection among several computers, your router takes the place of  
the single PC, and you need to configure it with the TCP/IP information that the single PC would  
normally use. When the router’s WAN port is connected to the broadband modem, the router  
appears to be a single PC to the ISP. The router then allows the PCs on the local network to  
masquerade as the single PC to access the Internet through the broadband modem. The method  
used by the router to accomplish this is called Network Address Translation (NAT) or IP  
masquerading.  
Login Protocols  
Some ISPs require a special login protocol. In this case, you will need to know what type of  
protocol is used, and you will need a login name and password. Some common protocols are:  
PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE)  
Two common PPPoE clients are WinPOET and EnterNet.  
RoadRunner  
Not all RoadRunner service areas require a login protocol. If your ISP is RoadRunner, you  
should ask whether your PC must run a RoadRunner login program.  
PPTP  
PPTP is a VPN client, but it is also used in Europe by Alcatel's ANT system and others as an  
account login client.  
BigPond Authentication  
After your network and router are configured, the router will perform the login task when needed,  
and you will no longer need to login from your PC.  
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Account Information  
Unless these items are dynamically assigned by the ISP, your ISP should give you the following  
basic information for your account:  
An IP address and subnet mask  
A gateway IP address, which is the address of the ISP’s router  
One or more domain name server (DNS) IP addresses  
Host name and domain suffix  
For example, your account’s full server names may look like this:  
mail.xxx.yyy.com  
In this example, the domain suffix is xxx.yyy.com.  
If any of these items are dynamically supplied by the ISP, your router automatically acquires them.  
If an ISP technician configured your PC during the installation of the broadband modem, or if you  
configured it using instructions provided by your ISP, you need to copy configuration information  
from your PC’s Network TCP/IP Properties window (or Macintosh TCP/IP Control Panel) before  
reconfiguring your PC for use with the router. These procedures are described next.  
Obtaining ISP Configuration Information (Windows)  
As mentioned above, you may need to collect configuration information from your PC so that you  
can use this information when you configure the Model RP114 router. Following this procedure is  
only necessary when your ISP does not dynamically supply the account information.  
To get the information you need to configure the router for Internet access:  
1. On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.  
2. Double-click the Network icon.  
The Network window opens, which displays a list of installed components.  
3. Select TCP/IP, and then click Properties.  
The TCP/IP Properties dialog box opens.  
4. Select the IP Address tab.  
If an IP address and subnet mask are shown, write down the information. If an address is  
present, your account uses a fixed (static) IP address. If no address is present, your account  
uses a dynamically-assigned IP address. Click “Obtain an IP address automatically”.  
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5. Select the Gateway tab.  
If an IP address appears under Installed Gateways, write down the address. This is the ISP’s  
gateway address. Select the address and then click Remove to remove the gateway address.  
6. Select the DNS Configuration tab.  
If any DNS server addresses are shown, write down the addresses. If any information appears  
in the Host or Domain information box, write it down. Click Disable DNS.  
7. Click OK to save your changes and close the TCP/IP Properties dialog box.  
You are returned to the Network window.  
8. Click OK.  
9. Reboot your PC at the prompt. You may also be prompted to insert your Windows CD.  
Obtaining ISP Configuration Information (Macintosh)  
As mentioned above, you may need to collect configuration information from your Macintosh so  
that you can use this information when you configure the Model RP114 router. Following this  
procedure is only necessary when your ISP does not dynamically supply the account information.  
To get the information you need to configure the router for Internet access:  
1. From the Apple menu, select Control Panels, then TCP/IP.  
The TCP/IP Control Panel opens, which displays a list of configuration settings. If the  
“Configure” setting is “Using DHCP Server”, your account uses a dynamically-assigned IP  
address. In this case, close the Control Panel and skip the rest of this section.  
2. If an IP address and subnet mask are shown, write down the information.  
3. If an IP address appears under Router address, write down the address. This is the ISP’s  
gateway address.  
4. If any Name Server addresses are shown, write down the addresses. These are your ISP’s DNS  
addresses.  
5. If any information appears in the Search domains information box, write it down.  
6. Change the “Configure” setting to “Using DHCP Server”.  
7. Close the TCP/IP Control Panel.  
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Ready for Configuration  
After configuring all of your PCs for TCP/IP networking and connecting them to the LOCAL  
network of your Model RP114 router, you are ready to access and configure the router. Proceed to  
the next chapter.  
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Basic Configuration of the Router  
This chapter describes how to perform the basic configuration of your Model RP114 Web Safe  
Router using the Setup Wizard, which walks you through the configuration process for your  
Internet connection. This chapter also describes the configuration for content filtering.  
Configuring for Internet Access  
In order to use the browser-based Web Configuration Manager, your PC must have a web browser  
program installed such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. Because the  
Configuration Manager uses Java, your Web browser must be Java-enabled and support HTTP  
uploads. NETGEAR recommends using Netscape Navigator 3.0 or above. Free browser programs  
are readily available for Windows, Macintosh, or UNIX/Linux.  
To configure for Internet access using your browser:  
1. Turn on the router and wait for initialization to complete.  
Allow at least one minute and verify that the TEST LED is off.  
2. Reboot your PC to obtain DHCP configuration from the router.  
3. Launch your web browser.  
4. In the Address box of your browser, type http://192.168.0.1 and press ENTER.  
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A login window opens as shown in Figure 4-1 below:.  
Figure 4-1.  
Login window  
This screen may have a different appearance in other browsers.  
5. Type admin in the User Name box, 1234 in the Password box, and then click OK.  
If your router password was previously changed, enter the current password.  
6. In the opening screen, shown in Figure 4-2, select WIZARD SETUP.  
Figure 4-2.  
Browser-based configuration main menu  
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7. In the first Wizard screen, enter your account’s Host Name and Domain Name, as shown in  
Figure 4-3 below:  
Figure 4-3.  
Browser-based Setup Wizard, first screen  
These parameters may be necessary to access your ISP’s services such as mail or news servers.  
If you leave the Domain Name field blank, the router will attempt to learn the domain  
automatically from the ISP. If this is not successful, you will need to enter it manually.  
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8. Click on Next to go to the ISP Parameters screen, shown in Figure 4-4 below:  
Figure 4-4.  
Browser-based Setup Wizard, second screen  
This screen determines whether a login program will be run.  
a. If your service provider does not require a login program, leave Encapsulation as Ethernet  
and proceed to Step 9.  
b. If your service provider uses PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE), select Encapsulation as PPPoE,  
and enter these additional parameters:  
If your connection supports multiple ISPs, enter the Service Name of the one you use.  
Otherwise leave Service Name blank.  
Enter the PPPoE login user name and password provided by your ISP. These fields are  
case sensitive.  
If you wish to change the login timeout, enter a new value in seconds.  
Proceed to Step 9.  
c. (Europe) If your service provider uses Alcatel's ANT (ADSL Network Termination) with  
PPTP as a login method, select Encapsulation as PPTP, and enter these additional  
parameters:  
Enter the PPTP login user name and password provided by your ISP. These fields are  
case sensitive.  
If you wish to change the login timeout, enter a new value in seconds.  
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If provided by your ISP, enter your PPTP IP Address and the Server IP Address of  
their PPTP Server.  
If provided by your ISP, enter the Connection ID/Name for your service. Otherwise  
leave this field blank.  
Proceed to Step 9.  
d. If your service provider is RoadRunner AND you are required to run a RoadRunner login  
program, leave Encapsulation as Ethernet and select Service Type as either RR-Manager  
or RR-Toshiba. Enter these additional parameters:.  
If your cable modem is Toshiba, select RR-Toshiba. Otherwise select RR-Manager.  
Enter the user name and password provided by your ISP. These fields are case  
sensitive.  
If RoadRunner provided an authentication server address, enter it as Login Server IP  
address. Otherwise, leave this field as 0.0.0.0.  
Not all RoadRunner regions require a login program. If your region does not require a  
login, leave Service Type as Standard.  
Proceed to Step 9.  
e. Australia only: If your service provider is Telstra Bigpond, select Service Type as  
Bigpond/Telstra, and enter these additional parameters:  
Enter the login user name and password provided by Bigpond. These fields are case  
sensitive.  
If Bigpond provided an authentication server address, enter it as Login Server IP  
address. Otherwise, leave this field as 0.0.0.0.  
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9. Click on Next to go to the final Wizard screen shown in Figure 4-5 below.  
Figure 4-5.  
Browser-based Setup Wizard, third screen  
This screen provides setup for the following parameters:  
a. WAN IP Address Assignment: Unless your ISP has assigned a fixed permanent IP address  
for your use, select "Get automatically from ISP". Otherwise, enter your IP Address,  
Subnet Mask, and the IP Address of your ISP’s gateway router.  
b. DNS Server Address Assignment: If you know that your ISP does not automatically  
transmit DNS addresses to the router during login, select “DNS IP Fixed Address” and  
enter the IP address of the ISP’s Primary DNS Server. If a Secondary DNS Server address  
is available, enter it also.  
A DNS server is a host on the Internet that translates Internet names (such as www  
addresses) to numeric IP addresses. Typically your ISP transfers the IP addresses of one or  
two DNS servers to your router during login. If the ISP does not transfer an address, you  
must obtain it from the ISP and enter it manually here. If you enter an address here, you  
should reboot your PCs after configuring the router.  
c. WAN MAC address: If your ISP allows access by only one specific PC’s Ethernet MAC  
address, select "Spoof this PC’s MAC address" and enter the IP address of that PC.  
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For convenience, the IP address of the PC you are now using should already appear. If  
this is not the PC whose MAC address is to be used, enter that PC's IP address.  
Some ISPs will register the Ethernet MAC address of the network interface card in  
your PC when your account is first opened. They will then only accept traffic from the  
MAC address of that PC. This feature allows your router to masquerade as that PC by  
10. Click on Finish.  
11. Click on the NETGEAR website address to test your Internet connection.  
If the NETGEAR website does not appear within one minute, refer to Chapter 11,  
“Troubleshooting”.  
Your router is now configured to provide Internet access for your network. When your router and  
PCs are configured correctly, your router automatically accesses the Internet when one of your  
LAN devices requires access. It is not necessary to run a dialer application such as Dial-Up  
Networking or RoadRunner Login to connect, log in, or disconnect. These functions are performed  
by the router as needed.  
To access the Internet from any PC connected to your router, launch a browser such as Microsoft  
Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. You should see the router’s Internet LED blink,  
indicating communication to the ISP. The browser should begin to display a Web page.  
Configuring for Content Filtering  
The Model RP114 Web Safe Router provides you with Web content filtering options, plus  
browsing activity reporting and instant alerts via e-mail. Parents and network administrators can  
establish restricted access policies based on time-of-day, web and newsgroup addresses and web  
and newsgroup address keywords.  
To configure these features of your router, click on the Advanced heading in the Main Menu of the  
browser interface. From the subheadings shown, click on Content Filter. The tabs described below  
contain the settings for content filtering.  
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E-Mail  
In order to receive logs and alerts by email, you must provide your email information in the E-Mail  
tab:  
Mail Server  
Specifies the name of your outgoing (SMTP) mail server. You can enter either the server name  
(such as mail.myISP.com) or its IP Address. If you leave this box blank, log and alert  
messages are not sent via e-mail.  
E-mail To  
Specifies the e-mail address to which logs and alerts are sent. This e-mail address will be used  
as the From address. If you leave this box blank, the log is not sent via e-mail to any address.  
You can specify that logs are automatically sent to the specified e-mail address with these options:  
Send immediate alert upon attempted access to a blocked site  
Check this box if you would like immediate notification of inappropriate access attempts.  
Log Schedule  
Specifies how often to send the logs: Hourly, Daily, Weekly, or When Full.  
Day for Sending Log  
Specifies which day of the week to send the log. Relevant when the log is sent weekly or daily.  
Time for Sending Log  
Specifies the time of day to send the log, using 23:59 notation. Relevant when the log is sent  
daily.  
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Time Zone  
Specify your local time zone and click Apply. This setting will be used for the blocking  
schedule and also for time-stamping log entries.  
Daylight Savings Time  
Check this box if your time zone is currently under daylight savings time.  
If the Weekly, Daily or Hourly option is selected and the log fills up before the specified period,  
the log is automatically e-mailed to the specified e-mail address. After the log is sent, the log is  
cleared from the router’s memory. If the router cannot e-mail the log file, the log buffer may fill up.  
In this case, the router overwrites the log and discards its contents.  
The Model RP114 router uses the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to obtain the current time and  
date from one of several Network Time Servers on the Internet. This menu displays the current  
time.  
Keyword  
The Model RP114 router allows you to restrict access based on web and newsgroup addresses and  
web and newsgroup address keywords. Up to 255 entries are supported in the Keyword list. The  
Keyword tab is shown below:  
To enable keyword blocking, check Enable Keyword Blocking, then click Apply. Be sure that a  
time period for blocking is specified on the Schedule setup screen.  
To add a keyword or domain, type it in the Keyword box, click Add Keyword, then click Apply.  
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To delete a keyword or domain, select it from the list, click Delete Keyword, then click Apply.  
Keyword application examples:  
If the keyword "XXX" is specified, the URL <http://www.badstuff.com/xxx.html> is blocked,  
as is the NNTP newsgroup alt.XXX.  
If the keyword “.com” is specified, only websites with other domain suffixes (such as .edu or  
.gov) can be viewed.  
If you wish to block all Internet browsing access during a scheduled period, enter the keyword  
“.” and set the schedule in the Schedule menu.  
Schedule  
The Model RP114 router allows you to specify when blocking will be enforced. The Schedule tab  
is shown below:  
Days to Block  
Select days to block by checking the appropraite boxes. Select Everyday to check the boxes  
for all days. Click Apply.  
Time of Day to Block  
Select a start and end time in 23:59 format. Select All day for 24 hour blocking. Click Apply.  
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Trusted  
The Model RP114 router allows you to specify one Trusted User, which is a PC that will be  
exempt from blocking and logging. Since the Trusted User will be identified by an IP address, you  
should configure that PC with a fixed IP address.  
The Trusted tab is shown below.  
To specify a Trusted User, enter that PC’s IP address in the Trusted User box and click Apply.  
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Logs  
The log is a detailed record of what websites you have accessed or attempted to access. Up to 128  
entries are stored in the log. Log entries will only appear when keyword blocking is enabled, and  
no log entries will be made for the Trusted User.  
Log entries are described in Table 4-1  
Table 4-1.  
Log entry descriptions  
Description  
Field  
No.  
The index number of the content filter log entries. 128 entries  
are available numbered from 0 to 127. The log will keep the  
record of the latest 128 entries.  
Time and Entry  
The time the log entry was recorded. Below the time is the name  
or IP address of the website visited or attempted to access.  
Source IP  
Action  
The IP address of the initiating device for this log entry.  
This field displays whether the packet was blocked, forwarded,  
or neither (BLOCK, FORWARD, or NONE). "NONE" means  
that no action is dictated by this rule.  
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Log viewing buttons are described in Table 4-2  
Table 4-2.  
Field  
Log display buttons  
Description  
Previous Page  
Refresh  
Click this button to view the previous log page.  
Click this button to refresh the log screen.  
Click this button to clear the log entries.  
Click this button to view the next log page.  
Clear  
Next Page  
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Advanced Configuration of the Router  
This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your Model RP114 Web Safe  
Router. These features can be found by clicking on the Advanced heading in the Main Menu of the  
browser interface. One advanced feature, Content Filtering, is described in the previous chapter.  
System Settings  
The first feature category under the Advanced heading is System settings. These are general  
purpose settings.  
System Tab  
The System Tab contains fields for setting the System (Host) Name and Domain Name. These  
parameters may be necessary to access your ISP’s services such as mail or news servers.  
System Name  
This is the host or account name given by your ISP for naming your PC. It is often the primary  
email name of your account.This name can be up to 30 alphanumeric characters long. Spaces  
are not allowed, but dashes "-" and underscores "_" are accepted.  
Domain Name  
This is the extended domain suffix that follows your ISP server names. For example, if your  
ISP’s mail server is mail.sfbay.myISP.com, then your Domain Name is sfbay.myISP.com.  
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Dynamic DNS  
Your router supports Dynamic Domain Name Service (DDNS). In a Dynamic DNS service, an IP  
registry server provides a public central database where dynamically-assigned IP addresses can be  
stored and retrieved by hostname lookup. The Dynamic DNS server also stores  
password-protected e-mail addresses along with IP addresses and hostnames and accepts queries  
based on e-mail addresses.  
To utilize this service, you must register with the Dynamic DNS service provider, who will give  
you a password or key. At this time, the Model RP114 router only supports DynDNS service. For  
more information, visit www.dyndns.org.  
The configuration fields for Dynamic DNS are shown in Table 5-1:  
Table 5-1.  
Field  
Dynamic DNS configuration fields  
Description  
Active  
Use this field to activate or deactivate dynamic DNS registration.  
Select a dynamic DNS service provider.  
Service Provider  
Host Name  
E-Mail Address  
User  
Enter the static host name that will link to your dynamic IP address.  
Enter your email address for administrative contact.  
Enter the user name of your dynamic DNS account.  
Enter the password of your dynamic DNS account.  
Password  
Enable Wildcard  
DynDNS.org allows the use of wildcards in resolving your URL.  
Enabling the wildcard feature for your host will cause  
*.yourhost.dyndns.org to be aliased to the same IP address as  
yourhost.dyndns.org.  
Password  
Select the Password tab to change your router’s management password. This is the password to  
access the router for configuration, not for Internet access. To change the password, first enter the  
old password, and then enter the new password twice. Click Apply.  
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LAN Setup  
The second feature category under the Advanced heading is LAN Setup. This menu allows  
configuration of LAN IP services such as DHCP and RIP. From the Main Menu of the browser  
interface, under Advanced, click on LAN to view the LAN Setup menu, shown in Figure 5-1  
Figure 5-1.  
LAN Setup Menu  
DHCP  
The Model RP114 router have the capability to act as a DHCP server, allowing them to assign IP,  
DNS, and default gateway addresses to attached PCs. The assigned default gateway address is the  
LAN address of the router. IP addresses will be assigned to the attached PCs from a pool of  
addresses specified in this menu. Each pool address is tested before it is assigned to avoid  
duplicate addresses on the LAN.  
See “IP Configuration by DHCP” on page B-10 for an explanation of DHCP and information  
about how to assign IP addresses for your network.  
For most applications, the default DHCP and TCP/IP settings of the router are satisfactory. These  
default settings are:  
DHCP server enabled with 32 client addresses starting from 192.168.0.1.  
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Table 5-2 lists and describes the fields to use for setting up DHCP parameters..  
Table 5-2.  
DHCP Setup Fields  
Description  
Field  
DHCP Server:  
If this box is checked, the router acts as a DHCP server.  
If this box is cleared, the router’s DHCP server is disabled.  
Pool Starting Address  
The beginning of the range of IP addresses to assign.  
Count  
The number of sequential addresses available for assignment to  
attached hosts. The maximum is 32.  
Primary DNS Server  
If you want the router to provide the Primary DNS Server address to  
attached hosts, enter the DNS address in this field. If this field is 0.0.0.0,  
the router assigns its own address as DNS Server, and performs a DNS  
Proxy if it can obtain a DNS address from the ISP.  
Secondary DNS Server  
If you want the router to assign the Secondary DNS Server address  
to attached hosts, enter the address in this field.  
LAN TCP/IP  
Table 5-3 lists and describes the fields to use for setting up TCP/IP parameters for the LAN...  
Table 5-3.  
Field  
LAN TCP/IP Setup Fields  
Description  
TCP/IP Setup:  
IP Address  
Enter the IP address of the LAN interface of the router in dotted-decimal  
notation (four 8-bit numbers, between 0 and 255, separated by periods,  
for example, 192.168.0.1). Every device on the TCP/IP network must  
have a unique IP address.  
IP Subnet Mask  
An IP address consists of two parts, the network ID and the host ID. The  
IP Subnet Mask specifies the network ID portion of the address, written  
in dotted-decimal notation. The router automatically calculates this mask  
for the class of the IP address that you assign. Unless you have a  
special need for subnetting, use the default subnet mask calculated by  
the router. All hosts on the LAN segment should use the same mask.  
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Table 5-3.  
Field  
LAN TCP/IP Setup Fields (continued)  
Description  
RIP Direction  
This parameter determines how the router handles RIP (Routing  
Information Protocol). RIP allows the router to exchange routing  
information with other routers. If set to None (default), the router does  
not participate in any RIP exchange with other routers. If set to Both, the  
router broadcasts the routing table of the router on the LAN and  
incorporates RIP broadcasts by other routers into its routing table. If set  
to In Only, the router broadcasts its routing table on the LAN. If set to  
Out Only, the router broadcasts its routing table, but it ignores any RIP  
broadcast packets that it receives. Usually, you should leave this  
parameter at the default (None).  
RIP Version  
This field determines the format and broadcasting method of any RIP  
(Routing Information Protocol) transmissions by the router. The following  
RIP options are supported by the Model RP114 router:  
• RIP-1—The router sends RIP-1 messages only.  
• RIP-2B—The router sends RIP-2 messages in broadcast format.  
• RIP-2M—The router sends RIP-2 messages in multicast format.  
For most applications, the recommended version is RIP-1.  
Multicast  
Some streaming media applications (e.g. Cisco IP/TV, RealPlayer) now  
support IP Multicast. To enable Multicast routing, select either IGMP-v1  
or IGMP-v2.  
Note: If you change the LAN IP address of the router while connected through the  
browser or Telnet, you will be disconnected. You must then open a new connection to  
the new IP address and log in again.  
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Configuring for Port Forwarding to Local Servers  
Although the router causes your entire local network to appear as a single machine to the Internet,  
you can make local servers for different services (for example, FTP or HTTP) visible and available  
to the Internet. This is done using the PORTS menu. From the Main Menu of the browser  
interface, under Advanced, click on PORTS to view the port forwarding screen, shown in  
Figure 5-2  
Figure 5-2.  
Port Forwarding Menu  
Requested services are identified by port numbers in an incoming IP packet. For example, a packet  
that is sent to the external IP address of your router and destined for port number 80 is an HTTP  
(Web server) request, and port 21 is an FTP request. Examples of port numbers are shown at the  
top of the PORTS menu, although you are not limited to these choices. See IETF RFC1700,  
“Assigned Numbers,” for port numbers for common protocols..  
Note: Many residential broadband ISP accounts do not allow you to run any server  
processes (such as a Web or FTP server) from your location. Your ISP may periodically  
check for servers and may suspend your account if it discovers any active services at  
your location. If you are unsure, refer to the Acceptable Use Policy of your ISP.  
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Use the PORTS menu to configure the router to forward incoming protocols to IP addresses on  
your local network based on the port number. In addition to servers for specific protocols, you can  
also specify a Default (also called DMZ) Server to which all other incoming protocols are  
forwarded. To configure port forwarding to a local server:  
1. Enter a port number in an unused Start Port box.  
2. To forward only one port, enter it again in the End Port box. To specify a range of ports, enter  
the last port to be forwarded in the End Port box.  
3. Enter the IP address of the local server in the corresponding Server IP Address box.  
4. Click Apply at the bottom of the menu.  
Local Web and FTP Server Example  
If a local PC, with a private address of 192.168.0.33, acts as a Web and FTP server, configure the  
PORTS menu to forward ports 80 (HTTP) and 21 (FTP) to local address 192.168.0.33 as shown in  
Table 5-4.  
Table 5-4.  
Port #  
Port Table Entries (Example)  
Server IP Address  
Default  
0.0.0.0  
80 (HTTP)  
21 (FTP)  
192.168.0.33  
192.168.0.33  
In order for a remote user to access this server from the Internet, the remote user must know the IP  
address that has been assigned by your ISP. If this address is 172.16.1.23, for example, an Internet  
user can access your Web server by directing the browser to http://172.16.1.23. The assigned IP  
address can be found in the Maintenance Status Menu, where it is shown as the WAN IP Address.  
Some considerations for this application are:  
If your account’s IP address is assigned dynamically by your ISP, the IP address may change  
periodically as the DHCP lease expires.  
If the IP address of the local PC is assigned by DHCP, it may change when the PC is rebooted.  
To avoid this, change the configuration of your PCs to use fixed private addresses rather than  
DHCP-assigned addresses.  
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Local PCs must access the local server using the PCs’ local LAN address (192.168.0.33 in this  
example). Attempts by local PCs to access the server using the external IP address  
(172.16.1.23 in this example) will fail.  
Local Game Host or Videoconference Example  
Some online games and videoconferencing applications are incompatible with NAT. The  
Model RP114 router is programmed to recognize some of these applications and to work  
properly with them, but there are other applications that may not function well. In some cases,  
one local PC can run the application properly if that PC’s IP address is entered as the default in  
the PORTS Menu. If one local PC acts as a game or videoconference host, enter its IP address  
as the default.  
Static Routes  
The fourth feature category under the Advanced heading is Static Route, which allows  
configuration of additional routing information. Under normal circumstances, the router has  
adequate routing information after it has been configured for Internet access, and you do not need  
to configure additional static routes. You must configure static routes only for unusual cases such  
as multiple routers or multiple IP subnets located on your network.  
From the Main Menu of the browser interface, under Advanced, click on Static Route to view the  
Static Route menu, shown in Figure 5-3.  
Figure 5-3.  
Static Route Summary Table  
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To add or edit a Static Route, select a number and click the Edit button to open the Edit Menu,  
shown in Figure 5-4  
Figure 5-4.  
Static Route Entry and Edit Menu  
Table 5-5 lists and describes the fields for the IP Static Route Edit menu.  
Table 5-5.  
Field  
Edit IP Static Route Fields  
Description  
Route Name  
Active  
Enter a descriptive name for this route for identification purposes only.  
Use this field to activate or deactivate this static route.  
Destination IP Address  
Enter the IP network address of the final destination. Routing is always based  
on network number. If you need to specify a route to a single host, use a  
subnet mask of 255.255.255.255 in the subnet mask field to force the  
network number to be identical to the host ID.  
IP Subnet Mask  
Enter the subnet mask for this destination.  
Gateway IP Address  
Enter the IP address of the gateway to the destination network. The gateway  
is the next router that your router contacts in order to forward packets to the  
destination. On the LAN, the gateway must be a router on the same segment  
as the router. Over the WAN, the gateway will be the IP address of the router  
at your ISP.  
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Table 5-5.  
Edit IP Static Route Fields (continued)  
Description  
Field  
Metric  
Enter the cost in ‘hops’ of transmission for routing purposes. IP routing uses  
hop counts as the measurement of cost, with a minimum of 1 for directly  
connected networks. Enter a number that approximates the cost for this link.  
The number does not have to be precise, but it must be between 1 and 16. In  
practice, 2 or 3 is usually a good number.  
Private  
Use this field to determine whether the router includes the route to this  
remote node in its RIP broadcasts. If set to Yes, this route is kept private and  
not included in any RIP broadcast. If set to No, the route to this remote node  
is propagated to other hosts through RIP broadcasts.  
Static Route Example  
As an example of when a static route is needed, consider the following case:  
Your primary Internet access is through a cable modem to an ISP.  
You have an ISDN router on your home network for connecting to the company where  
you are employed. This router’s address on your LAN is 192.168.0.100.  
Your company’s network is 134.177.0.0.  
When you first configured your router, two implicit static routes were created. A default route was  
created with your ISP as the gateway, and a second static route was created to your local network  
for all 192.168.x.x addresses. With this configuration, if you attempt to access a device on the  
134.177.0.0 network, your router will forward your request to the ISP. The ISP forwards your  
request to the company where you are employed, and the request will likely be denied by the  
company’s firewall.  
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In this case you must define a static route, telling your router that 134.177.0.0 should be accessed  
through the ISDN router at 192.168.100. The static route would look like Figure 5-5.  
Figure 5-5.  
Static Route Example  
In this example:  
The Destination IP Address and IP Subnet Mask fields specify that this static route applies to  
all 134.177.x.x addresses.  
The Gateway IP Address fields specifies that all traffic for these addresses should be  
forwarded to the ISDN router at 192.168.0.100.  
A Metric value of either 1 or 2 will work.  
Private is selected only as a precautionary security measure in case RIP is activated.  
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Maintenance  
This chapter describes how to use the maintenance features of your Model RP114 Web Safe  
Router. These features can be found by clicking on the Maintenance heading in the Main Menu of  
the browser interface.  
System Status  
The System Status menu provides a limited amount of status and usage information. From the  
Main Menu of the browser interface, click on Maintenance, then select System Status to view the  
System Status screen, shown in Figure 6-1  
.
Figure 6-1.  
System Status screen  
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This screen shows the following parameters:  
Table 6-1.  
Menu 3.2 - System Status Fields  
Description  
Field  
System Name  
This field displays the Host Name assigned to the router.  
This field displays the router firmware version.  
Router Firmware Version  
WAN Port  
These parameters apply to the Internet (WAN) port of the router.  
IP Address  
This field displays the IP address being used by the Internet (WAN) port  
of the router. If no address is shown, the router cannot connect to the  
Internet.  
IP Subnet Mask  
DHCP  
This field displays the IP Subnet Mask being used by the Internet (WAN)  
port of the router.  
If set to None, the router is configured to use a fixed IP address on the  
WAN.  
If set to Client, the router is configured to obtain an IP address  
dynamically from the ISP.  
LAN Port  
These parameters apply to the Local (WAN) port of the router.  
IP Address  
This field displays the IP address being used by the Local (LAN) port of  
the router. The default is 192.168.0.1  
IP Subnet Mask  
DHCP  
This field displays the IP Subnet Mask being used by the Local (LAN)  
port of the router. The default is 255.255.255.0  
If set to None, the router will not assign IP addresses to local PCs on the  
LAN.  
If set to Server, the router is configured to assign IP addresses to local  
PCs on the LAN.  
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Click on the “Show Statistics” button to display router usage statistics, as shown in Figure 6-2  
below:  
Figure 6-2.  
Router Statistics screen  
This screen shows the following statistics:.  
Table 6-2.  
Router Statistics Fields  
Description  
Field  
Port  
The statistics for the WAN (Internet) and LAN (local) ports. For each port, the screen  
displays:  
Status  
TxPkts  
The link status of the port.  
The number of packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear.  
The number of packets received on this port since reset or manual clear.  
The number of collisions on this port since reset or manual clear.  
The current line utilization—percentage of current bandwidth used on this port.  
The average line utilization —average CLU for this port.  
The time elapsed since this port acquired link.  
RxPkts  
Collisions  
Tx B/s  
Tx B/s  
Up Time  
System up Time  
Poll Interval  
The time elapsed since the last power cycle or reset.  
Specifies the intervals at which the statistics are updated in this window. Click on Stop  
to freeze the display.  
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DHCP Table  
The DHCP Table shows all IP address assignments that have been made by the router’s DHCP  
server. From the Main Menu of the browser interface, click on Maintenance, then select DHCP  
Table to view the table, shown in Figure 6-3  
Figure 6-3.  
DHCP Table  
For each PC client, the table shows the IP address, Ethernet MAC address, and NetBIOS Host  
Name. Note that if the router is rebooted, the table data is lost until each PC renews its DHCP  
lease.  
Software Upgrade  
The routing software of the Model RP114 router is stored in FLASH memory, and can be upgraded  
as new software is released by NETGEAR. Upgrade files can be downloaded from Netgear's  
website. If the upgrade file is compressed (.ZIP file), you must first extract the binary (.BIN) file  
before sending it to the router. The upgrade file can be sent to the router using your browser.  
Note: The Web browser used to upload new firmware into the Model RP114 router must support  
HTTP uploads. NETGEAR recommends using Netscape Navigator 3.0 or above.  
To reach the Upgrade menu, click Maintenance from the navigation bar on the left, and then click  
the Upgrade heading. To upload new firmware:  
1. Download and unzip the new software file from NETGEAR.  
2. In the Software Upgrade menu, click the Browse button and browse to the location of the  
binary (.BIN) upgrade file  
3. Click Upload.  
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Note: When uploading software to the Model RP114 router, it is important not to interrupt the  
Web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. If the browser is  
interrupted, it may corrupt the software. When the upload is complete, your router will  
automatically restart.  
In some cases, you may need to reconfigure the router after upgrading.  
Configuration File Management  
The configuration settings of the Model RP114 router are stored within the router in a  
configuration file. This file can be saved (backed up) to a user’s PC, retrieved (restored) from the  
user’s PC, or cleared to factory default settings.  
To manage the configuration file, click on Maintenance in the Main Menu of the browser interface,  
then select Files. Three submenu tabs are available, and are described in the following sections.  
Restore and Backup the Configuration  
The Restore and Backup tabs in the Maintenance Files menu allow you to save and retrieve a file  
containing your router’s configuration settings.  
To save your settings, select the Backup tab. Click the Backup button. Your browser will extract  
the configuration file, named‘rom-0’, from the router and will prompt you for a location on your  
PC to store the file.  
To restore your settings, select the Restore tab. Enter the full path to the configuration file on your  
PC or click the Browse button to browse to the file. When you have located it, click on the Upload  
button to send the file to the router. The router will then reboot automatically.  
Erase the Configuration  
It is sometimes desirable to restore the router to a known blank condition. This can be done by  
using the Erase function, which will restore all factory settings. After an erase, the router's  
password will be 1234, the LAN IP address will be 192.168.0.1, and the router's DHCP client will  
be enabled.  
To erase the configuration, click the Erase tab, then click the Erase button on the screen.  
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To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the login password or IP  
address, you must use the Default Reset button on the rear panel of the router. See “Using the  
Default Reset button“ on page 11-8.  
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Using the Manager Interface for Initial Router  
Configuration  
This chapter contains information about basic configuration for your Model RP114 Web Safe  
Router using the internal Manager interface. The initial configuration consists of:  
accessing the Manager,  
and setting up the LAN interface, including DHCP parameters to be assigned to the  
attached PCs.  
After you have performed basic router configuration, proceed to Chapter 8, “Using the Manager  
Interface to Configure the Router for Internet Access,” and Chapter 10, “Configuring Filters,” to  
configure Internet access and additional features.  
Note: You can also use the browser-based setup to configure most router features, and  
later use the Manager interface to configure more advanced features.  
Connecting for Configuration  
The Manager interface is accessible by a Telnet call from any TCP/IP workstation on the LAN or  
the remote network. In order to use the Telnet Protocol, you must know the current IP address of  
the router. The router is shippped with a default address of 192.168.0.1.  
To establish a Telnet connection from the LAN, you must set up your workstation to reach the IP  
address of the router by doing one of the following:  
Set your workstation to an IP address on the currently programmed subnet of the router.  
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Add a route to the static routing table of the workstation to indicate that the router can be  
reached through the local LAN port.  
To access the router by Telnet from a Windows PC:  
1. From the Windows toolbar, select Start.  
2. Select Run...  
3. In the Open field, type:  
telnet 192.168.0.1  
4. Click on OK.  
The router should respond with a “Password:” prompt. Type the current password to access the  
Manager interface. The default password is 1234.  
.When using Telnet, consider the following restrictions:  
Single administrator  
To prevent confusion and discrepancy on the configuration, the router allows only one Telnet  
connection at any time.  
System timeout  
When you are connected to the router through Telnet, there is a system timeout of 5 minutes  
(300 seconds). If you are not configuring the device and leave it inactive for this timeout  
period, the router automatically disconnects from the Telnet session. An exception is made for  
Menu 24.1, which displays current status and statistics. This menu will not time out.  
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Using the Manager Interface  
Login  
When power is first applied to the router, several internal tests are performed by the router. The  
router will not accept a Telnet connection until initialization is complete as indicated by the TEST  
LED turning off. Log in to the Manager interface:  
1. Open a Telnet session as described in the previous section, and log in.  
The Main Menu (Figure 7-1) of the Manager will appear.  
RP114 Main Menu  
Getting Started  
1. General Setup  
2. WAN Setup  
Advanced Management  
21. Filter Set Configuration  
3. LAN Setup  
23. System Password  
4. Internet Access Setup  
24. System Maintenance  
Advanced Applications  
11. Remote Node Setup  
12. Static Routing Setup  
15. SUA Server Setup  
99. Exit  
Figure 7-1.  
Manager Main Menu  
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Navigating the Manager  
The Manager is the interface that you use to configure your router. Table 7-1 lists and describes the  
commands that enable you to navigate through the Manager menus.  
Table 7-1.  
Action  
Manager Menu Commands  
Description  
Move forward to  
another menu  
Enter the number of the submenu and press [Enter].  
Move back to a  
previous menu  
Press [Esc]. The only exception is the Main Menu, where typing 99 is the only  
method to exit from the Manager.  
Move the cursor  
Press [Enter]. You can also use the Up and Down keys to move to the previous and  
next fields, respectively.  
Enter information  
There are two types of fields for entering selected parameters. The first requires you  
to enter the appropriate information. The second gives you options to choose from.  
When choosing options, press the space bar to toggle through the available options.  
Required fields  
N/A fields  
Some of the fields in the Manager are essential in order to configure the router. The  
required fields initially show a question mark (?), indicating that the information must  
be filled in before that menu can be saved.  
Some of the fields in the Manager show N/A, meaning the option is not available.  
Save your  
configuration  
Press [Enter] when prompted to press ENTER to confirm or ESC to cancel. In most  
cases, saving the data on the screen takes you to the previous menu.  
Manager Menu Summary  
Table 7-2 describes the top-level Manager menus.  
Table 7-2.  
Manager Menu Summary  
Number Menu Title  
Description  
1
2
General Setup  
WAN Setup  
Specify a router name.  
Set full/half duplex to the external wide area network (WAN)  
connection. This connection is typically a broadband modem  
connected to the WAN port of the router. Also allows selection of the  
MAC address.  
3
LAN Setup  
Configure the local area network (LAN) parameters, including IP  
address and DHCP operation.  
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Table 7-2.  
Manager Menu Summary (continued)  
Number Menu Title  
Description  
4
Internet Access Setup Set up a basic Internet connection.  
11  
12  
Remote Node Setup  
Static Routing Setup  
Configure additional parameters of the Internet connection  
Manually configure static routes. The router supports eight static  
routes.  
15  
21  
SUA Server Setup  
Configure forwarding of specific incoming service requests to local  
hosts.  
Filter Set Configuration Set up filters to be used in Menu 3 and Menu 11 to provide security  
and traffic control.  
23  
24  
99  
System Password  
Change password for Manager access.  
System Maintenance  
Provide system status, diagnostics, and firmware upload.  
Exit  
Exit from the Manager.  
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General Setup Menu  
The General Setup Menu contains administrative and system-related information, such as the  
router name.  
To enter administrative and system-related information:  
1. Enter 1 from the Main Menu to display Menu 1 - General Setup, as illustrated in Figure 7-2.  
Menu 1 - General Setup  
System Name = MyRP114  
Domain Name: santaclara.gearguy.com  
Configure Dynamic DNS= No  
Press ENTER to Confirm or ESC to cancel:  
Figure 7-2.  
Menu 1 - General Setup  
2. In the System Name field, enter a name for identifying the router.  
For identification purposes, choose a descriptive name for the router, such as MyRP114. If  
your ISP has assigned a host name for your PC, the System Name in some cases must be set to  
the host name. The System Name can include up to 30 alphanumeric characters. Spaces are  
not allowed, but dashes ( - ) and underscores ( _ ) are acceptable.  
3. (Optional) In the Domain Name field, enter the domain name of your Internet service.  
The Domain Name may be helpful in accessing some of the services of your ISP, such as  
email, news servers and customer support. If your account’s full server names look like this:  
mail.xxx.yyy.com  
your domain name is xxx.yyy.com.  
4. (Optional) Configure for Dynamic DNS.  
If you wish to use Dynamic DNS, refer to “Dynamic DNS“ on page 8-17.  
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Menu 2 enables you to configure the 10 Mbps Ethernet port to a broadband modem device, such as  
a cable or DSL modem. This port is labeled WAN on the front panel of the router.  
Figure 7-3 shows Menu 2 - WAN Setup.  
Menu 2 - WAN Setup  
MAC Address:  
Assigned By= Factory default  
IP Address= N/A  
Press ENTER to Confirm or ESC to cancel:  
Figure 7-3.  
Menu 2 - WAN Setup  
Table 7-3 lists and describes the fields for Menu 2 - WAN Setup.  
Table 7-3.  
Field  
WAN Setup Fields  
Description  
MAC Address  
Assigned By  
The MAC Address is the 48-bit Ethernet address of the router’s INTERNET port.  
Set to Factory default to use the router’s internal globally unique MAC address.  
Set to ‘IP address attached on LAN’ to acquire and substitute the MAC address of  
one of your PCs on the local network. Some ISPs will only accept traffic from the  
MAC address of one PC. This feature allows your router to masquerade as that PC  
by using its MAC address.  
IP Address  
If you selected IP address attached on LAN in the previous field, you must specify  
the IP address of the local PC with the MAC address to be used by the router.  
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LAN Setup  
Menu 3 enables you to configure the Ethernet LAN parameters, including filters, DHCP, and IP  
address information. These parameters specify the behavior of the router’s local port.  
1. From the Main Menu, enter 3 to display Menu 3 - LAN Setup (Figure 7-4).  
Menu 3 - LAN Setup  
1. LAN Port Filter Setup  
2. TCP/IP and DHCP Setup  
Enter Menu Selection Number:  
Figure 7-4.  
Menu 3 - LAN Setup  
2. Select one of the following submenus:  
Menu 3.1 LAN Port Filter Setup  
Menu 3.2 TCP/IP and DHCP Setup  
Refer to the following sections for descriptions of these submenus. Refer to Table 7-1 on page  
7-4 for information about navigating through the menus.  
LAN Port Filter Setup Menu  
The LAN Port Filter Setup Menu allows you to apply filter sets to control your Ethernet traffic.  
Filters are used to block certain packets, to reduce traffic, and to prevent security breaches. You  
must first create these filter sets using Menu 21, and then apply them by number in this menu.  
Refer to Chapter 10, “Configuring Filters,” for more information about configuring and applying  
filters.  
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Table 7-4 lists and describes the interface and filter choices in the LAN Port Filter Setup menu.  
Table 7-4.  
Field  
Menu 3.1 - LAN Port Filter Setup Fields  
Description  
Input and Output Filter Sets  
Enter filter sets by number to filter packets coming from the LAN (Input)  
or going out to the LAN (Output).  
Protocol Filters  
Device Filters  
Enter the numbers of one or more IP filter sets created in Menu 21.  
Enter the numbers of one or more generic filter sets created in Menu 21.  
TCP/IP and DHCP Setup  
and default gateway addresses to attached PCs or workstations. The assigned default gateway  
address is the LAN address of the router, as set in the TCP/IP section. Each pool address is tested  
before it is assigned to avoid duplicate addresses on the LAN.  
If you are setting up your network for the first time, read about IP addresses starting with “IP  
Addresses and the Internet” on page B-2 and “IP Configuration by DHCP” on page B-10 for an  
explanation of DHCP and information about how to assign IP addresses for your network.  
For most applications, the default DHCP and TCP/IP settings of the router are satisfactory. These  
default settings are:  
LAN IP address 192.168.0.1 with subnet mask 255.255.255.0.  
DHCP server enabled with 32 client addresses starting from 192.168.0.1.  
DNS Proxy enabled (the router address is assigned as a DNS server).  
Table 7-5 lists and describes the fields to use for setting up TCP/IP and DHCP parameters in  
Menu 3.2. When you finish entering information in all of the fields, press [Enter] at the prompt  
Press ENTER to Confirm. Your selections are saved. Press [Esc] at any time to cancel the entries  
you have made.  
Note: If you change the LAN IP address of the router while connected through Telnet,  
you lose the Telnet session. You must then open a new Telnet connection to the new IP  
address and log in again.  
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Table 7-5.  
Menu 3.2 - TCP/IP and DHCP Setup Fields  
Description  
Field  
DHCP:  
If set to Server, the router acts as a DHCP server.  
If set to None, the router’s DHCP server is disabled.  
DHCP Configuration:  
Client IP Pool Starting  
Address  
This field is the beginning of the range of addresses to assign.  
Size of Client IP Pool  
This field is the number of sequential addresses available for  
assignment to attached hosts. The maximum is 32.  
Primary DNS Server  
If you want the router to provide the Primary DNS Server address to  
attached hosts, enter the DNS address in this field. If this field is 0.0.0.0,  
the router assigns its own address as DNS Server, and performs a DNS  
Proxy if it can obtain a DNS address from the ISP.  
Secondary DNS Server  
If you want the router to assign the Secondary DNS Server address  
to attached hosts, enter the address in this field.  
TCP/IP Setup:  
IP Address  
Enter the IP address of the LAN interface of the router in dotted-decimal  
notation (four 8-bit numbers, between 0 and 255, separated by periods,  
for example, 192.168.0.1). Every device on the TCP/IP network must  
have a unique IP address.  
IP Subnet Mask  
RIP Direction  
An IP address consists of two parts, the network ID and the host ID. The  
IP Subnet Mask specifies the network ID portion of the address, written  
in dotted-decimal notation. The router automatically calculates this mask  
for the class of the IP address that you assign. Unless you have a  
special need for subnetting, use the default subnet mask calculated by  
the router. All hosts on the LAN segment should use the same mask.  
This parameter determines how the router handles RIP (Routing  
Information Protocol). RIP allows the router to exchange routing  
information with other routers. If set to None (default), the router does  
not participate in any RIP exchange with other routers. If set to Both, the  
router broadcasts the routing table of the router on the LAN and  
incorporates RIP broadcasts by other routers into its routing table. If set  
to In Only, the router broadcasts its routing table on the LAN. If set to  
Out Only, the router broadcasts its routing table, but it ignores any RIP  
broadcast packets that it receives. Usually, you should leave this  
parameter at the default (None).  
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Table 7-5.  
Field  
Description  
RIP Version  
This field determines the format and broadcasting method of any RIP  
(Routing Information Protocol) transmissions by the router. The following  
RIP options are supported by the Model RP114 router:  
• RIP-1—The router sends RIP-1 messages only.  
• RIP-2B—The router sends RIP-2 messages in broadcast format.  
• RIP-2M—The router sends RIP-2 messages in multicast format.  
For most applications, the recommended version is RIP-1.  
Multicast  
Some streaming media applications (e.g. Cisco IP/TV, RealPlayer) now  
support IP Multicast. To enable Multicast routing, select either IGMP-v1  
or IGMP-v2.  
Manager Password Setup  
For security, you should change the Manager password from the default value of 1234.  
To change the Manager password:  
1. Select option 23, System Password, from the main menu.  
Menu 23 - System Password opens (Figure 7-5).  
Menu 23 - System Password  
Old Password= ?  
New Password= ?  
Retype to confirm= ?  
Enter here to CONFIRM or ESC to CANCEL:  
Figure 7-5.  
Menu 23 - System Password  
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2. Enter your previous system password, and press [Enter].  
3. Enter your new system password, and press [Enter].  
4. Enter your new system password again for confirmation, and press [Enter].  
You must enter this new password when you want to access the Manager by a Telnet connection.  
If you lose or forget the Manager password, you must clear the configuration of the router as  
described in Chapter 11, “Troubleshooting.” Clearing the configuration causes the Manager  
password to revert to the default, 1234.  
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Using the Manager Interface to Configure the  
Router for Internet Access  
This chapter describes how to configure your Model RP114 Web Safe Router for Internet access  
using the internal Manager interface. For information about using the Manager interface, refer to  
Chapter 7, “Using the Manager Interface for Initial Router Configuration.”  
You can configure the router for basic access to your Internet service provider (ISP) using  
Manager Menu 4, Internet Access Setup. The configuration information required is either supplied  
directly by your ISP or must be obtained from your preconfigured PC as described in “Obtaining  
ISP Configuration Information (Windows)” on page 3-8. Additional configuration parameters are  
available in Menu 11, Remote Node Setup.  
To configure your router for Internet access:  
1. Enter 4 from the Main Menu to display Menu 4 - Internet Access Setup.  
Menu 4 - Internet Access Setup opens (Figure 8-1).  
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Menu 4 - Internet Access Setup  
ISP's Name= ChangeMe  
Encapsulation= Ethernet  
Service Type= Standard  
My Login= N/A  
My Password= N/A  
Login Server IP= N/A  
IP Address Assignment= Dynamic  
IP Address= N/A  
IP Subnet Mask= N/A  
Gateway IP Address= N/A  
Single User Account= Yes  
Press ENTER to Confirm or ESC to Cancel:  
Figure 8-1.  
Menu 4 - Internet Access Setup  
2. Enter the name of your ISP in the ISP’s Name field (for example, myISP).  
This information is required for identification purposes only.  
3. If your ISP uses PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE), use the space bar to toggle Encapsulation to  
PPPoE. Otherwise, leave it as Ethernet.  
PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) is a type of connection that requires the use of a dialer program  
such as Microsoft Dial-Up Networking to access your DSL or cable modem. In this case, the  
router will perform this function, and it will not be necessary to run the dialer on your attached  
PCs.  
a. If your connection supports multiple ISPs, enter the Service Name of the one you use.  
Otherwise, leave Service Name blank.  
b. Enter your account’s login name as My Login.  
c. Enter your account’s password as My Password.  
4. If you selected Ethernet Encapsulation, use the space bar to toggle the Service Type field to  
either RoadRunner or Standard.  
This field determines whether the RoadRunner login program will be run. If your service  
provider is not RoadRunner or if your RoadRunner region does not require the login program:  
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a. Select Standard.  
If your Service Type is RoadRunner and your RoadRunner region requires the login program:  
a. Select the RoadRunner login program used in your region.  
b. Enter the login name and password provided by RoadRunner.  
5. If RoadRunner provided an authentication server address, enter it as Login Server IP address.  
Otherwise, leave this field as 0.0.0.0.  
6. Use the space bar to toggle the IP Address Assignment field to Static or Dynamic.  
If your service provider has assigned you an IP address to be manually configured in your PC,  
select Static. In this case, enter your assigned IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address  
(the address of the ISP’s router). If you do not know the gateway address, leave this field as  
0.0.0.0.  
7. Use the space bar to toggle the Single User Account field to Yes.  
8. Press [Enter] at the Press ENTER to Confirm... prompt to confirm your selections.  
You can press [Esc] at any time to cancel your selections. When you save this menu, the router  
automatically creates a default static route to the ISP.  
Remote Node Setup Menu  
Additional settings for Internet Access connection are provided in Menu 11 - Remote Node Setup.  
To access Menu 11:  
1. Enter 11 from the Main Menu to display Menu 11 - Remote Node Setup.  
Menu 11.1 - Remote Node Profile opens as shown in Figure 8-2.  
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Menu 11.1 - Remote Node Profile  
Rem Node Name= ChangeMe  
Active= Yes  
Route= IP  
Encapsulation= Ethernet  
Service Type= Standard  
Service Name= N/A  
Outgoing:  
Edit IP= No  
Session Options:  
Edit Filter Sets= No  
My Login=  
My Password= ********  
Server IP=  
Press ENTER to Confirm or ESC to Cancel:  
Figure 8-2.  
Menu 11.1 - Remote Node Profile  
2. Edit the remote node settings with the desired changes.  
3. At the bottom of Menu 11.1, press Enter to save Menu 11.1.  
Press [Esc] at any time to cancel your selections.  
Table 8-1 lists and describes the fields in the Remote Node Profile menu and explains how to enter  
the information in each field.  
Table 8-1.  
Remote Node Profile Fields  
Description  
Field  
Rem Node Name  
This field is required. Enter a descriptive name for the remote node (for example,  
MyOffice). This field supports up to eight characters. .  
Active  
Press the space bar to toggle between Yes and No. When a remote node is  
deactivated, it has no effect on the operation of the router, even though it is still kept  
in the database and can be activated in the future. Deactivated nodes are  
displayed with a minus sign (-) preceding the name in Menu 11.  
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Table 8-1.  
Remote Node Profile Fields (continued)  
Field  
Description  
Encapsulation  
Choose from Ethernet, PPPoE, or PPTP.  
If your service provider does not require a login program, leave Encapsulation as  
Ethernet.  
If your service provider uses PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE), select Encapsulation as  
PPPoE, and enter these additional parameters:  
• Enter the PPPoE login user name and password provided by your ISP. These  
fields are case sensitive.  
European versions only: If your service provider uses Alcatel's ANT (ADSL  
Network Termination) with PPTP as a login method, select Encapsulation as PPTP,  
and enter these additional parameters:  
• Enter the PPTP login user name and password provided by your ISP. These  
fields are case sensitive.  
Service Type  
Choose from Standard, RR-Toshiba (RoadRunner Toshiba authentication method)  
or RR-Manager (RoadRunner Manager authentication method). Choose a  
RoadRunner flavor if your ISP is Time Warner's RoadRunner; otherwise choose  
Standard.  
Service Name  
Outgoing:  
If your connection supports multiple ISPs, enter the the Connection ID/Name for  
the one you use. Otherwise leave Service Name blank.  
My Login Name  
If your service provider requires a login program, enter the login name assigned to  
your account.  
My Password  
Server IP  
If your service provider requires a login program, enter the password assigned to  
your account.  
If your service provider provided an authentication server address, enter it as  
Server IP address.  
Edit IP Options  
This field edits the parameters of the TCP/IP protocol. Select Yes and press [Enter]  
to display Menu 11.3 - Remote Node Network Layer Options. For more information  
about configuring IP options, see “Editing IP Options” on page 8-6.  
Session Options:  
Edit Filter Sets  
Select Yes and press [Enter] to display Menu 11.5, Remote Node Filter if you have  
configured a filter in Menu 21 and wish to apply it as a Call Filter or Data filter for  
the node. For more information about configuring filter options, see “Editing Filter  
Sets” on page 8-8.  
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Editing IP Options  
To edit IP options:  
1. Select Yes in the Edit IP Options field of Submenu 11.1 - Remote Node Profile.  
2. Press [Enter] to display Menu 11.3 - Remote Node Network Layer Options.  
Menu 11.3 - Remote Node Network Layer Options opens as shown in Figure 8-3.  
Menu 11.3 - Remote Node Network Layer Options  
IP Address Assignment:Dynamic  
IP Address= N/A  
IP Subnet Mask= N/A  
Gateway IP Address= N/A  
Single User Account= Yes  
Metric= 2  
Private= No  
RIP Direction= Both  
Version= RIP-2B  
Nulticast= None  
Press ENTER to Confirm or ESC to Cancel:  
Figure 8-3.  
Menu 11.3 - Remote Node Network Layer Options  
3. Edit the options described in Table 8-2.  
4. Press [Enter] at the Press ENTER to Confirm... prompt to confirm your selections, and return  
to the previous menu.  
Press [Esc] at any time to cancel your selections.  
5. Continue to the end of Menu 11.1 and press [Enter] to save the selections you made in Menu  
11.3.  
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Table 8-2 lists and describes the fields for Menu 11.3 - Remote Node Network Layer Options.  
Table 8-2.  
Field  
Remote Node Network Layer Options Fields  
Description  
IP Address Assignment Selects whether the WAN IP address will be static (fixed) or assigned  
dynamically.  
IP Address  
If you are using a fixed address, enter that IP address in this field. This is the  
address assigned to the local router, not the remote router.  
IP Subnet Mask  
This field displays the standard class netmask for the network address of the  
remote router. If the remote network uses a netmask other than the standard  
class netmask, you must enter the netmask here.  
Gateway IP Address  
Single User Account  
Metric  
If you are using a fixed address, enter the IP address of the remote router to  
which your router will connect.  
If this field is set to Yes, the router performs NAT (IP Address Masquerading)  
to this node.  
Enter a number in this field that approximates the cost for this link. IP routing uses  
hop count as the measurement of cost, with a minimum of 1 for directly connected  
networks. The number need not be precise, but it must be between 1 and 16.  
In practice, 2 or 3 is usually a good number.  
Private  
This field determines if the router includes the route to this remote node in its RIP  
broadcasts. If set to Yes, this route is kept private and not included in any RIP  
broadcast. If set to No, the route to this remote node is propagated to other hosts  
through RIP broadcasts.  
RIP:  
This parameter determines how the router handles RIP (Routing Information  
Protocol). If set to Both (default), the router broadcasts the routing table of the  
router on the LAN and incorporates RIP broadcasts by other routers into its  
routing table. If set to In Only, the router broadcasts its routing table on the LAN.  
If set to Out Only, the router broadcasts its routing table, but it ignores any RIP  
broadcast packets that it receives. If set to None, the router does not participate in  
any RIP exchange with other routers. Usually, you should leave this parameter  
at the default (Both) and let RIP propagate the routing information automatically.  
RIP Direction  
RIP Version  
This field determines the format and broadcasting method of any RIP (Routing  
Information Protocol) transmissions by the router. The following RIP options are  
supported by the Model RP114 router:  
• RIP-1—The router sends RIP-1 messages only.  
• RIP-2B—The router sends RIP-2 messages in broadcast format.  
• RIP-2M—The router sends RIP-2 messages in multicast format.  
For most applications, the recommended version is RIP-1.  
Multicast  
Some streaming media applications (e.g. Cisco IP/TV, RealPlayer) now support  
IP Multicast. To enable Multicast routing, select either IGMP-v1 or IGMP-v2  
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Editing Filter Sets  
You can apply filters to incoming or outgoing data in a Remote Node connection and also use  
filters to cause or prevent the placement of outgoing calls to the Remote Node. To use filters, start  
by defining the filters using Menu 21 - Filter Set Configuration as shown in Figure 8-4.  
Menu 21 - Filter Set Configuration  
Filter  
Set #  
Filter  
Set #  
Comments  
Comments  
------ -----------------  
------ -----------------  
1
2
3
4
5
6
NetBIOS_WAN  
7
8
_______________  
_______________  
_______________  
_______________  
_______________  
_______________  
NetBIOS_LAN  
TEL_FTP_WEB_WAN  
_______________  
_______________  
_______________  
9
10  
11  
12  
Enter Filter Set Number to Configure= 0  
Figure 8-4.  
Menu 21 - Filter Set Configuration  
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After defining filters in Menu 21, apply the filters to the Remote Node by entering the filter  
number in Menu 11.5 - Remote Node Filters. You can cascade up to four filter sets by entering the  
numbers of the desired filter sets, separated by commas and with no spaces between them.  
Menu 11.5 - Remote Node Filters is shown in Figure 8-5.  
Menu 11.5 - Remote Node Filter  
Input Filter Sets:  
protocol filters= 3  
device filters=  
Output Filter Sets:  
protocol filters=  
device filters=  
Call Filter Sets:  
protocol filters= 1  
device filters=  
Press ENTER to Confirm or ESC to Cancel:  
Figure 8-5.  
Menu 11.5 - Remote Node Filters  
Table 8-3 describes the fields of the Remote Node Filters display.  
Table 8-3.  
Field  
Remote Node Filters Fields  
Description  
Input, Output, and These categories allow the application of filters to incoming data or outgoing data,  
Call Filters  
Protocol Filters  
Device Filters  
and they cause or prevent the placement of outgoing calls.  
Enter the filter numbers of IP packet format filters defined in Menu 21.  
Enter the filter numbers of generic packet format filters defined in Menu 21.  
For more information on using filters, refer to Chapter 10, “Configuring Filters.”  
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Configuration for Local Servers  
Although NAT causes your entire local network to appear as a single machine to the Internet, you  
can make local servers for different services (for example, FTP or HTTP) visible and available to  
the Internet. Requested services are identified by port numbers in an incoming IP packet. For  
example, a packet that is sent to the external IP address of your router and destined for port number  
80 is an HTTP (Web server) request, and port 21 is an FTP request. Examples of port numbers are  
shown at the bottom of Menu 15, although you are not limited to these choices. See IETF  
RFC1700, “Assigned Numbers,” for port numbers for common protocols..  
Note: Many residential broadband ISP accounts do not allow you to run any server  
processes (such as a Web or FTP server) from your location. Your ISP may periodically  
check for servers and may suspend your account if it discovers any active services at  
your location. If you are unsure, refer to the Acceptable Use Policy of your ISP.  
Use Menu 15, SUA Server Setup, to configure the router to forward incoming protocols to IP  
addresses on your local network based on the port number. In addition to servers for specific  
protocols, you can also specify a default (DMZ) server to which all other incoming protocols are  
forwarded. To configure port forwarding to a local server:  
1. Enter a port number in an unused Start Port row.  
2. To forward only one port, enter it again in the End Port row. To specify a range of ports, enter  
the last port to be forwarded in the End Port row.  
3. Enter the IP address of the local server in the corresponding IP Address row.  
4. Press [Enter] at the Press ENTER to Confirm... prompt to confirm your selections, and return  
to the previous menu.  
Press [Esc] at any time to cancel your selections.  
Menu 15 - SUA Server Setup is shown in Figure 8-6.  
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Menu 15 - Multiple Server Configuration  
Port #  
------  
1.Default  
2. 0  
IP Address  
---------------  
0.0.0.0  
0.0.0.0  
3. 0  
0.0.0.0  
4. 0  
0.0.0.0  
5. 0  
0.0.0.0  
6. 0  
0.0.0.0  
7. 0  
0.0.0.0  
8. 0  
0.0.0.0  
Press ENTER to Confirm or ESC to Cancel:  
Figure 8-6.  
Menu 15 - SUA Server Setup  
Local Web and FTP Server Example  
If a local PC, with a private address of 192.168.0.3, acts as a Web and FTP server, configure  
Menu 15 to forward ports 80 (HTTP) and 21 (FTP) to local address 192.168.0.3 as shown in  
Table 8-4.  
Table 8-4.  
Port #  
Menu 15 Field Entries (Example)  
IP Address  
Default  
0.0.0.0  
80 (HTTP)  
21 (FTP)  
192.168.0.3  
192.168.0.3  
In order for a remote user to access this server from the Internet, the remote user must know the IP  
address that has been assigned by your ISP. If this address is 172.16.1.23, for example, an Internet  
user can access your Web server by directing the browser to http://172.16.1.23. The assigned IP  
address can be found in Menu 24.1, in the WAN IP Address field.  
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Some considerations for this application are:  
If your account’s IP address is assigned dynamically by your ISP, the IP address may change  
periodically as the DHCP lease expires.  
If the IP address of the local PC is assigned by DHCP, it may change when the PC is rebooted.  
To avoid this, change the configuration of your PCs to use fixed private addresses rather than  
DHCP-assigned addresses.  
Local PCs must access the local server using the PCs’ local LAN address (192.168.0.3 in this  
example). Attempts by local PCs to access the server using the external IP address  
(172.16.1.23 in this example) will fail.  
Local Game Host or Videoconference Example  
Some online games and videoconferencing applications are incompatible with NAT. The Model  
Model RP114 router is programmed to recognize some of these applications and to work properly  
with them, but there are other applications that may not function well. In some cases, one local PC  
can run the application properly if that PC’s IP address is entered as the default in Menu 15. If one  
local PC acts as a game or videoconference host, enter its IP address as the default.  
Setting Static Routes  
Under normal circumstances, the router has adequate routing information after you configure the  
Internet access information, and you do not need to configure additional static routes. You must  
configure static routes only for unusual cases such as multiple routers or multiple IP subnets  
located on your network.  
To view the routes in the routing table:  
1. In the Manager interface, open Menu 24 - System Maintenance.  
2. Type 8 and press [Enter] to change to the Command Interpreter Mode.  
3. At the command prompt, type:  
ip route stat  
4. Press [Enter].  
The command interpreter displays the static IP routing table as shown in the example in  
Figure 8-7.  
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ras> ip rout stat  
Dest  
FF Len Interface Gateway  
Metric stat Timer Use  
192.168.0.0  
default  
ras>  
00 24 enif0  
00 0 enif1  
192.168.0.1  
10.118.18.1  
1
1
041b 0  
001b 0  
0
0
Figure 8-7.  
IP Static Routing Table Example  
In this example, the first route shown is the local Ethernet subnet connected to the LAN  
interface (enif0). The second route is the default route, through the WAN interface (enif1). All  
traffic from the LAN to a destination outside the LAN will be sent to the default route and will  
be handled by the ISP.  
5. After viewing the table, type “exit” to return to the menus.  
To create additional static routes for IP:  
1. In the Manager interface, open Menu 12 - IP Static Route Setup.  
2. Select an unused number from the menu and press [Enter].  
Menu 12.1 - Edit IP Static Route opens as shown in Figure 8-8.  
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Menu 12.1 - Edit IP Static Route  
Route #: 1  
Route Name= ?  
Active= No  
Destination IP Address= ?  
IP Subnet Mask= ?  
Gateway IP Address= ?  
Metric= 2  
Private= No  
Press ENTER to Confirm or ESC to Cancel:  
Figure 8-8.  
Menu 12.1 - Edit IP Static Route  
3. Enter settings for the static route entry.  
Table 8-5 lists and describes the fields for Menu 12.1 - Edit IP Static Route.  
Table 8-5.  
Field  
Edit IP Static Route Fields  
Description  
Route Name  
Active  
Enter a descriptive name for this route for identification purposes only.  
Use this field to activate or deactivate this static route.  
Destination IP Address  
Enter the IP network address of the final destination. Routing is always based  
on network number. If you need to specify a route to a single host, use a  
subnet mask of 255.255.255.255 in the subnet mask field to force the  
network number to be identical to the host ID.  
IP Subnet Mask  
Enter the subnet mask for this destination.  
Gateway IP Address  
Enter the IP address of the gateway to the destination network. The gateway  
is the next router that your router contacts in order to forward packets to the  
destination. On the LAN, the gateway must be a router on the same segment  
as the router. Over the WAN, the gateway will be the IP address of the router  
at your ISP.  
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Table 8-5.  
Edit IP Static Route Fields (continued)  
Field  
Description  
Metric  
Enter the cost of transmission for routing purposes. IP routing uses hop  
counts as the measurement of cost, with a minimum of 1 for directly  
connected networks. Enter a number that approximates the cost for this link.  
The number does not have to be precise, but it must be between 1 and 16. In  
practice, 2 or 3 is usually a good number.  
Private  
Use this field to determine whether the router includes the route to this  
remote node in its RIP broadcasts. If set to Yes, this route is kept private and  
not included in any RIP broadcast. If set to No, the route to this remote node  
is propagated to other hosts through RIP broadcasts.  
4. Press [Enter] at the Press ENTER to Confirm... prompt to save your selections, or press [Esc]  
at any time to cancel your selections.  
Static Route Example  
As an example of when a static route is needed, consider the following case:  
Your primary Internet access is through a cable modem to an ISP.  
You have an ISDN router on your home network for connecting to the company where  
you are employed. This router’s address on your LAN is 192.168.0.10.  
Your company’s network is 134.177.0.0.  
When you first configured your Model RP114 router, two implicit static routes were created. A  
default route was created with your ISP as the gateway, and a second static route was created to  
your local network for all 192.168.x.x addresses. With this configuration, if you attempt to access  
a device on the 134.177.0.0 network, your router will forward your request to the ISP. The ISP  
forwards your request to the company where you are employed, and the request will likely be  
denied by the company’s firewall.  
In this case you must define a static route, telling your router that 134.177.0.0 should be  
accessed through the ISDN router at 192.168.0.10. The static route would look like Figure 8-9.  
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Menu 12.1 - Edit IP Static Route  
Route #: 1  
Route Name= company  
Active= Yes  
Destination IP Address= 134.177.0.0  
IP Subnet Mask= 255.255.0.0  
Gateway IP Address= 192.168.0.10  
Metric= 2  
Private= Yes  
Press ENTER to Confirm or ESC to Cancel:  
Figure 8-9.  
Static Route Example  
In this example:  
The Destination IP Address and IP Subnet Mask fields specify that this static route applies to  
all 134.177.x.x addresses.  
The Gateway IP Address fields specifies that all traffic for these addresses should be  
forwarded to the ISDN router at 192.168.0.10.  
A Metric value of either 1 or 2 will work.  
Private is set to Yes only as a precautionary security measure in case RIP is activated.  
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Dynamic DNS  
You can configure your router to register its dynamically assigned IP address with a dynamic DNS  
service by configuring Menu 1.1, shown in Figure 8-10. To use this feature, you must have an  
account with DynDNS.org. Refer to www.dyndns.org for more information.  
Menu 1.1 - Configure Dynamic DNS  
Service Provider= WWW.DynDNS.ORG  
Active= No  
Host=  
EMAIL=  
USER=  
Password= ********  
Enable Wildcard= No  
Press ENTER to Confirm or ESC to Cancel:  
Figure 8-10.  
Menu 1.1 - Configure Dynamic DNS  
Table 8-6 lists and describes the fields for Menu 1.1 - Configure Dynamic DNS.  
Table 8-6.  
Field  
Dynamic DNS Configuration Fields  
Description  
Service Provider  
Active  
Select your dynamic DNS service provider.  
Use this field to activate or deactivate dynamic DNS registration.  
Enter the static host name that will link to your dynamic IP address.  
Enter your email address for administrative contact.  
Host  
EMAIL  
USER  
Enter the user name of your dynamic DNS service account.  
Enter the password of your dynamic DNS service account.  
Password  
Enable Wildcard  
DynDNS.org allows the use of wildcards in resolving your URL. Enabling the  
wildcard feature for your host will cause *.yourhost.dyndns.org to be  
aliased to the same IP address as yourhost.dyndns.org.  
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Chapter 9  
Using the Manager Interface for Advanced System  
Maintenance  
The Model RP114 Web Safe Router provides tools for maintenance and diagnostics. These tools  
include displays of system status and connections, log and trace capabilities, and upgrades to the  
system software. This chapter describes the use of these tools.  
System Status  
The System Maintenance Status Menu (Menu 24.1) allows the user to monitor the operation of the  
router. This screen displays the current status of the LAN and WAN Ethernet ports and the number  
of packets sent and received. The system software version is also displayed.  
To access the System Maintenance Status Menu:  
1. Enter 24 from the Main Menu to display the System Maintenance menu (Figure 9-1).  
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Menu 24 - System Maintenance  
1. System Status  
2. System Information and Console Port Speed  
3. Log and Trace  
4. Diagnostic  
5. Backup Configuration  
6. Restore Configuration  
7. Firmware Update  
8. Command Interpreter Mode  
9. Call Control  
10. Time and Date Setting  
Enter Menu Selection Number:  
Figure 9-1.  
Menu 24 - System Maintenance  
2. Enter 1 to display Menu 24.1 - System Maintenance - Status menu (Figure 9-2).  
Menu 24.1 - System Maintenance - Status  
Port  
WAN  
Status  
10M  
TxPkts  
RxPkts  
Cols  
Tx B/s  
Rx B/s  
Up Time  
0:23:17  
0:26:05  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
LAN  
100M/Full  
Port  
Ethernet Address  
IP Address  
1.2.3.4  
IP Mask  
DHCP  
WAN 00:a0:c5:e0:a0:a5  
LAN 00:a0:c5:e0:a0:a4  
255.255.255.0  
255.255.255.0  
Client  
Server  
192.168.0.1  
System up Time:  
0:26:05  
Name: myRP114  
Routing: IP  
RAS F/W Version: V3.24(CD.0)b4 | 2/19/2001  
Press Command:  
COMMANDS: 1-Drop WAN  
9-Reset Counters  
ESC-Exit  
Figure 9-2.  
Menu 24.1 - System Maintenance - Status  
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Table 9-1 lists the commands used in the System Maintenance - Status menu.  
Table 9-1.  
Command  
System Maintenance Status  
Field Name  
Description  
Enter 1  
Enter 9  
[Esc]  
Drop WAN  
Log out of PPPoE or RoadRunner session.  
Resets the counters.  
Reset counters  
Exits the screen.  
Table 9-2 lists the fields for Menu 24.1 - System Maintenance Status. These fields are read-only  
fields.  
Table 9-2.  
Field  
System Maintenance Status Fields  
Description  
Statistics  
Status  
TxPkts  
RxPkts  
Cols  
The statistics for the WAN and LAN ports. For each port, the screen displays:  
The link status of the port.  
The number of packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear.  
The number of packets received on this port since reset or manual clear.  
The number of collisions on this port since reset or manual clear.  
The current line utilization—percentage of current bandwidth used on this port.  
The average line utilization —average CLU for this port.  
Tx B/s  
Tx B/s  
Up Time  
The time elapsed since this port acquired link or logged in.  
Address  
information  
For the WAN and LAN ports, the screen displays:  
Ethernet  
address  
The Ethernet MAC address of the port.  
IP address  
IP mask  
The IP address assigned to the port.  
The IP subnet mask assigned to the port.  
DHCP  
The DHCP status of the port (Client, Server, or None).  
The time elapsed since the last power cycle or reset.  
The name of your router, which you configured in Menu 1 - General Setup.  
System up Time  
Name  
RAS S/W Version  
The version of the current router software.  
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Log and Trace  
Log and trace tools allow the user to view the error log in order to troubleshoot any errors that may  
occur. The router can also generate system logs (syslogs) to send to other machines.  
Enter 24 to display Menu 24 - System Maintenance. Enter 3 to select the Log and Trace option and  
display Menu 24.3 - System Maintenance - Log and Trace.  
Table 9-3 lists the fields and commands for Menu 24.3 - System Maintenance - Log and Trace.  
Table 9-3.  
Command  
System Maintenance - Log and Trace Fields  
Field  
Enter 1  
Enter 2  
View Error Log  
Syslog and Accounting  
View Error Log  
To use the View Error Log:  
1. Open Menu 24.3 - System Maintenance - Log and Trace.  
2. Select the first option on Menu 24.3.  
The Error log displays. The Error Log is a 64-entry circular buffer. Use the space bar to scroll  
this screen if necessary.  
3. After each display, you are prompted with an option to clear the Error Log. Enter the  
appropriate choice and press [Enter].  
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Syslog  
Syslog can be configured in Menu 24.3.2 - System Maintenance - UNIX Syslog. Menu 24.3.2  
configures the router to send UNIX system logs to another machine.  
You must configure the parameters to activate syslog (Table 9-4).  
Table 9-4.  
System Maintenance - UNIX Syslog Fields  
Field  
Command  
Description  
Active  
Press the space bar to toggle between The syslog option is turned on or off.  
yes and no.  
Syslog IP Address Enter the address in dotted-decimal  
notation such as a.b.c.d where a, b, c, send your syslog.  
and d are numbers between 0 and 255.  
This field is the IP address location to  
Log Facility  
Press the space bar to toggle between Seven different local options can be  
on and off.  
selected. The log facility allows the  
message to be logged to different files in  
the server. Refer to your UNIX manual  
for more detail.  
Types  
CDR  
Enable logging for:  
Call detail record (CDR)  
Packet trigger  
For each type, press the space bar to  
Packet triggered toggle between yes and no.  
Filter log  
PPP log  
Filter event (match or not match)  
PPP event  
To configure the router for logging with the syslogd program on a local host:  
1. Go to Menu 24.3.2 - System Maintenance - UNIX Syslog.  
2. Set Active to Yes.  
3. In the Syslog IP Address field, enter the IP address of the syslogd host PC.  
4. Select a number for Log Facility.  
You can choose any facility number, but the syslogd program must be set to the same number.  
5. Select the type of activity that you would like to log.  
You can enable the router to send the following types of syslog messages:  
Call detail record (CDR)  
Packet trigger  
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Filter event log  
PPP event log  
6. Save this menu.  
To configure the syslogd program on the local host PC:  
1. Edit the /etc/syslog.conf file to add the line:  
localn.*  
for example:  
local6.*  
/name_of_log_file  
/var/log/rt311.log  
2. In the syslogd startup script, add the -r option to enable logging from a remote host.  
Diagnostic Menu  
The diagnostic menu allows you to:  
Ping another location from your router.  
Release or renew DHCP parameters received from the ISP.  
Test the login to the ISP (for PPPoE only).  
Reboot the router.  
From the Main Menu, enter 24 to display Menu 24 - System Maintenance. Enter 4 to display Menu  
24.4 - System Maintenance - Diagnostic, shown in Figure 9-3.  
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Menu 24.4 - System Maintenance- Diagnostic  
TCP/IP  
1. Ping Host  
2. WAN DHCP Release  
3. WAN DHCP Renewal  
4. Internet Setup Test  
System  
11. Reboot System  
Enter Menu Selection Number:  
Figure 9-3.  
Menu 24.4 - System Maintenance - Diagnostic  
From the Main Menu, enter 24 to display Menu 24 - System Maintenance. Enter 4 to display Menu  
24.4 - System Maintenance - Diagnostic. The available commands are listed in Table 9-5.  
Table 9-5.  
System Maintenance - Diagnostic Fields  
Command Description  
Field  
Ping host  
[Enter 1]  
[Enter 2]  
[Enter 3]  
This diagnostic test pings a local or remote host. You are prompted for  
the IP address of the host.  
WAN DHCP  
Release  
Release the DHCP-assigned parameters received from the ISP.  
WAN DHCP  
Renew  
Issue a new DHCP request to the ISP for configuration parameters.  
Attempt to login to the ISP, showing progress messages.  
Intenet Setup Test [Enter 4]  
Reboot system [Enter 11]  
Your system is rebooted, implementing any changes that may have  
been recently added to your system.  
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Back Up and Restore Configuration  
You can save the router configuration settings to a disk as a binary file. You can also restore the  
settings from the file at a later time. Saving and restoring the router configuration lets you restore  
the router to working order if the configuration information in the router is lost or damaged.  
You can also use the configuration file to configure a new router of the same type if it becomes  
necessary to replace the router.  
NETGEAR highly recommends backing up your router configuration after the router is  
functioning. You can perform the backup and restore operations through the browser or by using  
an FTP program. The browser procedure is described in “Configuration File Management“ on  
page 6-5. The FTP procedure is described in the following section.  
Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration Using FTP  
To back up or restore the configuration file over the LAN, you must have an FTP client program.  
Windows includes an MS-DOS FTP client program that can be accessed from an MS-DOS  
prompt. Other FTP client programs are available through many software retailers and shareware  
sites.  
To back up or restore the configuration:  
1. If you are sending a configuration file to the router, first rename it to rom-0.  
2. Establish an FTP connection to the LAN IP address of the router.  
No login name is necessary. The password is the current Manager password. The factory  
default password is 1234.  
3. Select binary (not ascii) transfer mode.  
4. Use your FTP program to get (back up) or put (restore) the file named rom-0 in the  
router.  
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Software Update  
You can update the router software through the browser or by using an FTP program. The browser  
procedure is described in “Software Upgrade“ on page 6-4. The FTP procedure is described in the  
following section.  
Updating Router Software Using FTP  
You can update the router software over the LAN or WAN using an FTP client program. Windows  
includes an FTP client program that can be accessed using the Start button and Run menu. Other  
FTP client programs are available through many software retailers and shareware sites.  
To update the router software:  
1. Rename the new software file to ras.  
2. Establish an FTP connection to the router.  
No login name is necessary. The password is the current Manager password. The factory  
default password is 1234.  
3. Select binary (not ascii) transfer mode.  
4. Use your FTP program to put the file named ras in the router.  
After the data transfer is finished, the router programs the upgraded firmware into flash memory  
and reboots itself, dropping the FTP session.  
Command Interpreter Mode  
To enter the command interpreter mode:  
Select option 8 from Menu 24, Maintenance, to enter the command interpreter mode.  
This mode allows you to diagnose, test, and configure your router using a specified set of  
commands. To see a list of valid commands, type “help” at the command prompt. For more  
detailed information, go to the NETGEAR Web site, www.netgear.com.  
Type exit to exit the command interpreter mode.  
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Remote Management  
Although the router is normally configured by a PC on the local network, it can also be configured  
and managed over the Internet if remote management is enabled.  
To enter the remote management menu:  
Select option 11 from Menu 24, Maintenance, to enter the Remote Management menu.  
Determine which management protocol (Telnet, FTP, or HTTP) will be enabled.  
If a non-standard port number will be used for that service, enter that port number as  
Server Port.  
The default port (protocol) number is shown.  
Use the space bar to toggle Server Access to allow access from the LAN only, WAN only,  
either (ALL), or none (Disable).  
If you will manage the router from a particular IP address on the Internet, enter that  
address as Secured Client IP. If management will be allowed from any IP address, leave  
it as 0.0.0.0.  
Note: When remote management is enabled, security for the remote connection is provided by  
the manager password and the remote manager’s IP address, if specified. If you do not specify  
an IP address, any Internet host who can guess your password will have access to your router.  
Press ENTER at the bottom of the menu to save your settings.  
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Chapter 10  
Configuring Filters  
This chapter provides information about configuring and using filters for your Model RP114 Web  
Safe Router.  
Filters are used to block certain packets, reduce traffic, and prevent security breaches. The router  
uses packet filters to determine whether to allow or deny passage of each data packet, based on  
information found in the packet. A filter is defined by rules declaring what information is to be  
checked and what action is to be taken (forward or discard) when a match is found. Two types of  
packet filters are supported by the router: IP protocol filters and generic or “device” filters. An IP  
protocol filter screens the packet based on IP address and port information contained in the packet.  
A generic filter looks for a specified pattern of bits at a specified location in the packet.  
In the configuration of IP filters, it is necessary to specify ports and protocols by their assigned  
numbers instead of names. A comprehensive list of protocol and port numbers for common IP  
traffic can be found in IETF RFC1700, “Assigned Numbers.” Many common port numbers are  
also listed on any Windows PC in a file called \windows\services.  
The Model RP114 router allow you to customize filter sets according to your needs. The following  
sections describe how to configure the filter sets for your router.  
Router Filter Structure  
You can configure up to 12 filter sets, each with up to six rules. For IP packets, these rules involve  
comparing the protocol type of a data packet (for example, TCP, UDP), source or destination  
address, or port number. Also, a generic filter may be defined to merely test for a byte or pattern of  
bytes in a particular location in the packet. When a rule is met (or not met), a user-specified action  
is taken. This action may be to forward the packet, drop the packet, or go to the next rule.  
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When implementing these filter sets, you can link up to four of the filter sets to screen the data  
packet. Therefore, with each filter set having up to six rules, you can have a maximum of 24 rules  
active for a single filtering application.  
Configuring a Filter Set  
To configure a filter set:  
1. Select option 21 from the Main Menu.  
The Menu 21 - Filter Set Configuration (Figure 10-1) opens.  
Menu 21 - Filter Set Configuration  
Filter  
Set #  
Filter  
Set #  
Comments  
Comments  
------ -----------------  
------ ----------------  
1
2
3
4
5
6
NetBIOS_WAN  
NetBIOS_LAN  
7
8
_______________  
_______________  
_______________  
_______________  
_______________  
_______________  
9
_______________  
_______________  
_______________  
10  
11  
12  
Enter Filter Set Number to Configure= 0  
Edit Comments=  
Press ENTER to Confirm or ESC to Cancel:  
Figure 10-1.  
Menu 21 - Filter Set Configuration  
From this menu, you can choose from 12 filter sets.  
2. Select the filter that you want to configure or choose an unused set to create a new filter.  
In order to distinguish between the 12 filter sets, each filter set should have a name or  
description. When you select a set for editing, you are prompted to provide descriptive text to  
be displayed in the comment field of Menu 21 next to the filter number.  
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3. When you have finished filling in the Edit Comments field, press [Enter] at the Press  
ENTER to Confirm... prompt to confirm your selections, or press [Esc] at any time to  
cancel your selections.  
The new information is displayed in the read-only section of Menu 21 - Filter Set  
Configuration.  
4. Press [Enter] to display Menu 21.1 - Filter Rules Summary (Figure 10-2).  
Menu 21.3 - Filter Rules Summary  
# A Type  
Filter Rules  
M m n  
- - ---- --------------------------------------------------------------- - - -  
1 Y IP  
2 Y IP  
3 Y IP  
4 Y IP  
5 Y IP  
6 Y IP  
Pr=6, SA=0.0.0.0, DA=0.0.0.0, DP=137  
Pr=6, SA=0.0.0.0, DA=0.0.0.0, DP=138  
Pr=6, SA=0.0.0.0, DA=0.0.0.0, DP=139  
Pr=17, SA=0.0.0.0, DA=0.0.0.0, DP=137  
Pr=17, SA=0.0.0.0, DA=0.0.0.0, DP=138  
Pr=17, SA=0.0.0.0, DA=0.0.0.0, DP=139  
N D N  
N D N  
N D N  
N D N  
N D N  
N D F  
Enter Filter Rule Number (1-6) to Configure:  
Figure 10-2.  
Menu 21.1 - Filter Rules Summary  
The information in this menu is read-only; the parameters of each rule that you configured for that  
set are displayed.  
Table 10-1 lists and describes the abbreviations used in Menu 21.1 - Filter Rules Summary.  
Table 10-1.  
Abbreviation  
Abbreviations Used in Menu 21.1 - Filter Rules Summary  
Description  
#
Refers to the filter rule number (1–6).  
A
Refers to Active. Y means the filter rule is active, and N means the filter rule is  
inactive.  
Type  
Refers to the type of filter rule and can display GEN for generic or IP for TCP/IP.  
The filter rule parameters are displayed here.  
Filter Rules  
M
Refers to More. Y means there are more rules to check. N means there are no rules to  
check.  
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Table 10-1.  
Abbreviations Used in Menu 21.1 - Filter Rules Summary (continued)  
Abbreviation  
Description  
m
Refers to Action Matched. F means to forward the packet, D means to drop the  
packet, and N means to check the next rule.  
n
Refers to Action Not Matched. F means to forward the packet, D means to drop the  
packet, and N means to check the next rule.  
For more information about filter rules, refer to “Configuring a Filter Rule,” on page 10-6.  
If the filter type is IP (TCP/IP), the abbreviations listed in Table 10-2 are used.  
Table 10-2.  
Abbreviation  
Abbreviations Used if Filter Type Is IP  
Description  
Pr  
Protocol  
SA  
SP  
DA  
Source Address  
Source Port number  
Destination Address  
If the filter type is GEN (generic), the abbreviations listed in Table 10-3 are used.  
Table 10-3.  
Abbreviation  
Abbreviations Used if Filter Type Is GEN  
Description  
Off  
Offset  
Len  
Length  
To configure a specific filter rule, select the number of the filter rule (1–6) that you want to  
configure and press [Enter] to display Menu 21.1.1 - TCP/IP Filter Rule (Figure 10-3).  
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Menu 21.1.1 - TCP/IP Filter Rule  
Filter #: 1,1  
Filter Type= TCP/IP Filter Rule  
Active= Yes  
IP Protocol= 17  
IP Source Route= No  
Destination: IP Addr= 0.0.0.0  
IP Mask= 0.0.0.0  
Port #= 0  
Port # Comp= None  
Source: IP Addr= 0.0.0.0  
IP Mask= 0.0.0.0  
Port #= 137  
Port # Comp= Equal  
TCP Estab= N/A  
More= No  
Log= None  
Action Matched= Drop  
Action Not Matched= Check Next Rule  
Press ENTER to Confirm or ESC to Cancel:  
Figure 10-3.  
Menu 21.1.1 - TCP/IP Filter Rule  
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Configuring a Filter Rule  
You can configure two types of filter rules. Some of the parameters differ depending on the type  
of rule. When you first enter the filter rule menu, Menu 21.1.1 - TCP/IP Filter Rule is displayed.  
If you want to configure another type of filter rule, select the appropriate type by pressing the  
space bar under the Filter Type field and then pressing [Enter] to display the menu for the filter  
rule you want to enter.  
TCP/IP Filter Rule  
This section provides information about how to configure a TCP/IP filter rule for your router.  
The fields in the menu are given in Table 10-4. When you have completed Menu 21.1.1 - TCP/IP  
Filter Rule, press [Enter] at the Press ENTER to Confirm...prompt to confirm your selections.  
You can press [Esc] at any time to cancel your selections. The data you entered on  
Menu 21.1.1 - TCP/IP Filter Rule is displayed on Menu 21.1 - Filter Rules Summary.  
Table 10-4 lists and describes the TCP/IP Filter Rule menu fields.  
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Table 10-4.  
Field  
TCP/IP Filter Rule Fields  
Descriptions  
Active  
Make the filter rule active (Yes) or inactive (No).  
IP Protocol  
Protocol refers to the IP-specific number of the protocol. The range for the value  
entered in this field should be between 0 and 255 (for example, 6 refers to the TCP  
protocol).  
IP Source Route Yes or No in this field determines whether to check the source route.  
Destination:  
IP Addr  
Enter the destination IP address of the packet you want to filter. The address is usually  
written in dotted-decimal notation such as a.b.c.d where a, b, c, and d are numbers  
between 0 and 255.  
IP Mask  
Port #  
Enter the IP subnet mask that will be used to mask the bits of the IP address given in  
Destination: IP Addr. Refer to Chapter 1, “Introduction,” for more information.  
Enter the destination port of the packets that you want to filter. The range of this field is  
0 to 65535.  
Port # Comp Select the comparison quantifier you want to enable to compare to the value given in  
Destination: Port #. There are five options for this field:  
• None (default)  
• Less  
• Greater  
• Equal  
• Not Equal  
Source:  
IP Addr  
Enter the source IP address of the packet you want to filter. The IP address is usually  
written in dotted-decimal notation such as a.b.c.d where a, b, c, and d are numbers  
between 0 and 255.  
IP Mask  
Port #  
Enter the IP subnet mask that is used to mask the bits of the IP address given in  
Source: IP Addr. See“Netmask” on page B-4 for information about IP subnet masks.  
Enter the source port of the packets that you want to filter. The range of this field is 0 to  
65535.  
Port # Comp Select the comparison quantifier you want to use to compare to the value given in  
Source: Port #. There are five options for this field:  
• None (Default)  
• Less  
• Greater  
• Equal  
• Not Equal  
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Table 10-4.  
TCP/IP Filter Rule Fields (continued)  
Descriptions  
Field  
TCP Estab  
This field is dependent upon the IP Protocol field. This field is inactive (N/A) unless the  
value in that field is 6 (TCP protocol). Determine what type of TCP packets to filter, from  
the following two options:  
Yes—Filter match only established TCP connections  
• No—Filter match both initial and established TCP connections (Default)  
More  
Log  
Determine if you want to pass the packet through the next filter rule before an action is  
taken. Two options are available for this field:  
Yes  
• No (default)  
If More is Yes, then Action Matched and Action Not Matched is N/A.  
Determine if you want to log the results of packets attempting to pass the filter rule.  
These results are displayed on the System Log (see View Error Log” on page 9-4).  
Seven options are available for this field:  
• None—No packets are logged (default).  
• Action Matched—Only packets that match the rule parameters are logged.  
• Action Not Matched—Only packets that do not match the rule parameters are logged.  
Both—All packets are logged.  
• Check Next Rule (default)  
• Forward  
• Drop  
Action Matched  
Action Not  
If the conditions for the filter rule are not met, you can specify what to do with the  
packet. There are three options for this field:  
Matched  
• Check Next Rule (default)  
• Forward  
• Drop  
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Generic Filter Rule  
This section provides information about configuring the protocol-independent parameters for  
a generic filter rule for your router. Table 10-5 lists the fields in the menu. When you complete  
Menu 21.1.1 - Generic Filter Rule, press [Enter] at the Press ENTER to Confirm... prompt to  
confirm your selections. Press [Esc] at any time to cancel your selections. The data entered is  
displayed on Menu 21.1 - Filter Rules Summary.  
Table 10-5.  
Field  
Generic Filter Rule Fields  
Description  
Active  
Offset  
Make the filter rule active (Yes) or inactive (No).  
Offset refers to the value of the byte that you want to use as your starting offset. That is,  
in the data packet, at what point do you want to begin the comparison. The range for  
this field is from 0 to 255. Default = 0.  
Length  
Mask  
The length, in bytes, of the data in the packet that the router should use for comparison  
and masking. The starting point of this data is determined by Offset. The range for this  
field is 0 to 8. Default = 0.  
Specify (in hexadecimal format) the value that the router should logically qualify and the  
data in the packet. Because length is given in bytes, enter a hexadecimal number that  
is twice the specified length for numbers in this field. For example, if length is 4, a valid  
Mask must have 8 hexadecimal numbers (1155ABF8).  
Value  
More  
Specify (in hexadecimal format ) the value that the router should use to compare with  
the masked packet. The value should align with Offset. Because length is given in  
bytes, you need to enter twice the length in hexadecimal numbers for this field. For  
example, if length is 4, a valid value must have 8 hexadecimal numbers (1155ABF8).  
If the result from the masked packet matches Value, the packet is considered matched.  
Determine whether to pass the packet through the next filter rule before an action is  
taken. There are two options:  
Yes  
• No (Default)  
If Yes is selected, Action Matched and Action Not Matched will be N/A.  
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Table 10-5.  
Generic Filter Rule Fields (continued)  
Description  
Field  
Log  
Determine if you want to log the results of packets attempting to pass the filter rule.  
These results are displayed on the System Log (see “View Error Log” on page 9-4).  
Seven options are available:  
• None—No packets are logged (default).  
• Action Matched—Only packets that match the rule parameters are logged.  
• Action Not Matched—Only packets that do not match the rule parameters are logged.  
• Both—All packets are logged.  
• Check Next Rule (default)  
• Forward  
• Drop  
Action Matched,  
Action Not  
Matched  
If the conditions for the filter rule are not met, you can specify what to do with  
the packet. Three options are available:  
• Check Next Rule (default)  
• Forward  
• Drop  
Applying a Filter Set  
After configuring a filter set in Menu 21, you must specify how the filter will be used. Filters are  
applied at the LAN interface in Menu 3.1 or at the WAN interface in Menu 4.1. You must specify  
whether the filter is applied to incoming or outgoing packets, and whether filter sets are used alone  
or combined. You can apply up to four filter sets to the same port by entering the numbers of the  
desired filter sets separated by commas, with no spaces. In the following example, the user  
specifies that filter sets 1, 3, and 10 are to be applied to packets entering the router from the LAN:  
Incoming Filter Sets = 1,3,10  
In cascading filter sets, you may need to modify all but the last set in order to have each set  
continue to the next set rather than terminate. In the example above, you may need to modify Sets  
1 and 3 so that they continue to Set 10. On the last rule of a standalone filter set, you normally set  
“Action if Matched” and “Action if Not Matched” to either “forward”or “drop.” However, if you  
cascade the filter set to another filter set, one of these actions must be “Check Next Rule.”  
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Default Filters  
The Model RP114 router is preconfigured with the filters shown in Figure 10-1 on page 10-2 and  
in this section.  
Filter 1: NetBIOS_WAN  
The NetBIOS_WAN filter is an IP protocol filter used to prevent the sending of Windows  
NetBIOS name service packets to the ISP. The ports used by NetBIOS name service are:  
137 (TCP and UDP) NetBIOS Name Service  
138 (TCP and UDP) NetBIOS Datagram Service  
139 (TCP and UDP) NetBIOS Session Service  
This filter is applied in Menu 11.5 - Remote Node Filter as an Output Filter set.  
Filter 2: NetBIOS_LAN  
The NetBIOS_LAN filter is an IP protocol filter used to block NetBIOS name service requests  
from a local PC to the DNS server of the ISP. These requests are UDP packets having a source port  
of 137 (NNS) and a destination port of 53 (DNS).  
This filter is applied in Menu 3.1 - LAN Port Filter as an Input Filter set.  
Filter 3: TEL_FTP_WEB_WAN  
The TEL_FTP_WEB_LAN filter is an IP protocol filter used to block Telnet, HTTP, and FTP  
requests to the router from the Internet. The filter blocks TCP packets with a destination port of 21  
(FTP), 23 (Telnet), or 80 (HTTP).  
This filter is not used, but can be applied in Menu 11.5 - Remote Node Filter as an Input Filter set.  
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Troubleshooting  
This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your Model RP114 Web Safe Router. After  
each problem description, instructions are provided to help you diagnose and solve the problem.  
Basic Functioning  
After you turn on power to the router, the following sequence of events should occur:  
The PWR LED lights.  
The router performs a self-test for 30 seconds, during which the Test LED should blink at a  
rate of about 0.5 Hz and then turn off.  
If the LAN and WAN Ethernet connections are correctly made to operational devices, each  
LNK or LNK/ACT LED should be on.  
If a LAN Ethernet port is connected to a device that operates at 100 Mbps, the 100 LED should  
be on.  
If any of these conditions does not occur, refer to the appropriate following section.  
PWR LED Not On  
If the PWR and other LEDs are off when your router is turned on:  
Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to your router and that the power supply  
adapter is properly connected to a functioning power outlet.  
Check that you are using the 12 V DC power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this product.  
If the error persists, you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support.  
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Test LED Never Blinks or LED Stays On  
When the router is turned on, the Test LED blinks for about 30 seconds at a rate of approximately  
0.5 Hz and then turns off. If the Test LED does not blink, or if it stops blinking and stays on, there  
is a fault within the router.  
If you experience problems with the Test LED:  
Cycle the power to see if the router recovers and the LED blinks for the correct amount of  
time.  
If the error persists, you might have a hardware problem and should contact technical support.  
LNK/ACT LEDs Not On  
If either the LAN LNK/ACT LED or WAN LNK LED does not light when the Ethernet connection  
is made, check the following:  
Make sure that the Ethernet cable connections are secure at the router and at the hub or  
workstation.  
Make sure that power is turned on to the connected hub or workstation.  
Be sure you are using the correct cable:  
— When connecting the router’s WAN port to a cable or DSL modem, use the cable that was  
supplied with the cable or DSL modem. This cable may be a standard straight-through  
Ethernet cable or an Ethernet crossover cable.  
Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface  
If you are unable to access the router’s Web Configuration interface from a PC on your local  
network, check the following:  
Check the Ethernet connection between your PC and the router as described in the previous  
section.  
Make sure your PC’s IP address is on the same subnet as the router. If you are using the  
recommended addressing scheme, your PC’s address should be in the range of 192.168.0.2 to  
192.168.0.32. Refer to Verifying TCP/IP Properties (Windows)“ on page 3-4 or Verifying  
TCP/IP Properties (Macintosh)“ on page 3-6 to find your PC’s IP address. Follow the  
instructions in Chapter 3 to configure your PC.  
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Note: Recent versions of Windows and MacOS will generate and assign an IP address if the  
computer cannot reach a DHCP server. These auto-generated addresses are in the range of  
169.254.x.x. If your IP address is in this range, check the Ethernet connection from the PC to  
the router and reboot your PC.  
Make sure your browser has Java, JavaScript, or ActiveX enabled. If you are using Internet  
Explorer, click Refresh to be sure the Java applet is loaded.  
Make sure you are using the correct login information. The factory default login name is  
“admin” and the password is “1234”. Make sure that CAPS LOCK is off when entering this  
information.  
Try quitting the browser and launching it again.  
If your router’s IP address has been changed and you don’t know the current IP address, clear  
the router’s configuration to factory defaults. This will set the router’s IP address to  
192.168.0.1.  
If the router does not save changes you have made in the Web Configuration Interface, check the  
following:  
When entering configuration settings, be sure to click the APPLY button before moving to  
another menu or tab, or your changes are lost.  
Click the Refresh or Reload button in the Web browser. The changes may have occurred, but  
the Web browser may be caching the old configuration.  
Troubleshooting the ISP Connection  
If your router is unable to access the Internet, you should first determine whether the router is able  
to obtain a WAN IP address from the ISP. Unless you have been assigned a static IP address, your  
router must request an IP address from the ISP. You can determine whether the request was  
successful using either the browser interface or the Manager interface.  
To check the WAN IP address from the browser interface:  
1. Launch your browser and select an external site such as www.netgear.com  
2. Access the Main Menu of the router’s configuration at http://192.168.0.1  
3. Under the Advanced heading, click on Maintenance  
4. Check that an IP address is shown for the WAN Port  
If 0.0.0.0 is shown, your router has not obtained an IP address from your ISP.  
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To check the WAN IP address from the Manager interface:  
1. If your system uses a login script such as PPPoE or RoadRunner, go to Manager  
interface Menu 24.4 - System Maintenance - Diagnostic and select Internet Setup Test.  
This will cause your router to attempt to login to the ISP.  
2. Go to Manager interface Menu 24.1 - System Maintenance - Status  
3. Check that an IP address is shown for the WAN Port  
If 0.0.0.0 is shown, your router has not obtained an IP address from your ISP.  
If your router is unable to obtain an IP address from the ISP, you may need to force your cable or  
DSL modem to recognize your new router by performing the following procedure:  
1. Turn off power to the cable or DSL modem.  
2. Turn off power to your router.  
3. Wait five minutes and reapply power to the cable or DSL modem.  
4. When the modem’s LEDs indicate that it has reacquired sync with the ISP, reapply power to  
your router.  
If your router is still unable to obtain an IP address from the ISP, the problem may be one of the  
following:  
Your ISP may require a login program.  
Ask your ISP whether they require PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) or a RoadRunner login.  
If you have selected a login program, you may have incorrectly set the login name and  
password.  
Your ISP may check for your PC's host name.  
Assign the PC Host Name of your ISP account to the router as System Name in Manager  
Menu 1, or as Host Name in the browser-based Setup Wizard.  
Your ISP only allows one MAC address to connect to Internet, and may check for your PC’s  
MAC address.  
Inform your ISP that you have bought a new network device, and ask them to use the router’s  
MAC address.  
OR  
Configure your router to spoof your PC’s MAC address. This can be done in Manager Menu 2,  
or in the browser-based Setup Wizard.  
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If your router can obtain an IP address, but your PC is unable to load any web pages from the  
Internet:  
Your PC may not recognize any DNS server addresses.  
A DNS server is a host on the Internet that translates Internet names (such as www addresses)  
to numeric IP addresses. Typically your ISP will provide the addresses of one or two DNS  
servers for your use. If you entered a DNS address during the router’s configuration, reboot  
your PC and verify the DNS address as described in Verifying TCP/IP Properties (Windows)“  
on page 3-4. Alternatively, you may configure your PC manually with DNS addresses, as  
explained in your operating system documentation.  
Your PC may not have the router configured as its TCP/IP gateway.  
If your PC obtains its information from the router by DHCP, reboot the PC and verify the  
gateway address as described in Verifying TCP/IP Properties (Windows)“ on page 3-4.  
Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility  
Most TCP/IP terminal devices and routers contain a ping utility that sends an echo request packet  
to the designated device. The device then responds with an echo reply. Troubleshooting a TCP/IP  
network is made very easy by using the ping utility in the built-in Manager interface (Menu 24.4)  
or in your PC or workstation.  
Testing the LAN Path to Your Router  
You can ping the router from your PC to verify that the LAN path to your router is set up correctly.  
To ping the router from a PC running Windows 95 or later:  
1. From the Windows toolbar, click on the Start button and select Run.  
2. In the field provided, type Ping followed by the IP address of the router, as in this  
example:  
ping 192.168.0.1  
3. Click on OK.  
You should see a message like this one:  
Pinging <IP address> with 32 bytes of data  
If the path is working, you see this message:  
Reply from < IP address >: bytes=32 time=NN ms TTL=xxx  
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If the path is not working, you see this message:  
Request timed out  
If the path is not functioning correctly, you could have one of the following problems:  
Wrong physical connections  
— Make sure the LAN LNK/ACT LED is on. If the LNK/ACT LED is off, follow the  
instructions in “LNK/ACT LEDs Not On” on page 11-2.  
— Check that the corresponding Link LEDs are on for your network interface card and  
for the hub ports (if any) that are connected to your workstation and router.  
Wrong network configuration  
Verify that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are both installed  
and configured on your PC or workstation.  
Verify that the IP address for your router and your workstation are correct and that the  
addresses are on the same subnet.  
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Testing the Path from Your PC to a Remote Device  
After verifying that the LAN path works correctly, test the path from your PC to a remote device:  
From the Windows run menu, type PING -n 10 followed by the IP address of a remote  
device such as your ISP’s DNS server.  
If the path is functioning correctly, replies as in the previous section are displayed. If you do  
not receive replies:  
— Check that your PC has the IP address of your router listed as the default gateway. If the IP  
configuration of your PC is assigned by DHCP, this information will not be visible in the  
control panel network utility. Go to the Run… window and run winipcfg. The IP address  
of the router should appear as the Default Gateway.  
— Check to see that the network address of your PC (the portion of the IP address specified  
by the netmask) is different from the network address of the remote device.  
— Check internal Manager Menu 24.1 to verify the WAN status. If the menu indicates the  
WAN status as down, check that your cable or DSL modem is connected and functioning.  
— Check the error log in Menu 24.3.1 for any indication of problems.  
— If your ISP assigned a host name to your PC, enter that host name as the router name in  
Menu 1.  
Your ISP could be rejecting the Ethernet MAC addresses of all but one of your PCs. Most  
broadband ISPs restrict access by only allowing traffic from the MAC address of your  
broadband modem, but some ISPs additionally restrict access to the MAC address of a  
single PC connected to that modem. If this is the case, you must configure Menu 2 to  
allow the router to “borrow” or “spoof” the MAC address from the authorized PC. Refer  
to WAN Setup” on page 7-7.  
Troubleshooting the Manager Interface  
If you cannot access the Manager interface by using the Telnet Protocol:  
Verify the Ethernet connection between your PC and the router. Refer to “Testing the LAN  
Path to Your Router,” on page 11-5.  
If you are attempting to telnet from the WAN side, you must disable the factory default Telnet  
filter that prevents Telnet access from the WAN. Refer to Chapter 10, “Configuring Filters,”  
for information about setting and clearing filters.  
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If your router’s IP address has been changed and you don’t know the current IP address, clear  
the router’s configuration to factory defaults. This will set the router’s IP address to  
192.168.0.1.  
Restoring the Default Configuration and Password  
This section explains how to restore the factory default configuration settings, changing the  
Manager password to 1234 and the IP address to 192.168.0.1. You can erase the current  
configuration and restore factory defaults in several ways:  
Use the Erase function of the Web Manager (see “Erase the Configuration“ on page 6-5).  
Upload the default config file romfile0.114, which can be found on the Model RP114 Resource  
CD. This config file is also available on the NETGEAR Web site. The config file can be  
uploaded through the Web Manager (see “Configuration File Management“ on page 6-5), or  
by ftp (see “Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration Using FTP“ on page 9-8).  
Use the Default Reset button on the rear panel of the router. Use this method for cases when  
the Manager password or IP address is not known.  
Using the Default Reset button  
To restore the factory default configuration settings without knowing the Manager password or IP  
address, you must use the Default Reset button on the rear panel of the router.  
1. Press the Default Reset button for 10 seconds, then release it.  
If the TEST LED begins to blink, the defaults have been restored and the router is now  
rebooting. Otherwise, go to step 2.  
2. Disconnect the power from the router.  
3. While depressing the Default Reset button, reconnect power to the router.  
The TEST LED will begin to blink, then will flicker very quickly after about 10 or 15 seconds.  
This indicates that the defaults have been restored and the router is now rebooting.  
4. Release the Default Reset button and wait for the router to reboot.  
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Appendix A  
Technical Specifications  
This appendix provides technical specifications for the Model RP114 Web Safe Router.  
General Specifications  
Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility  
Data and Routing Protocols:  
TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP  
PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE)  
Power Adapter  
North America:  
United Kingdom, Australia:  
Europe:  
120V, 60 Hz, input  
240V, 50 Hz, input  
230V, 50 Hz, input  
Japan:  
100V, 50/60 Hz, input  
12 V DC @ 1.2A output, 30W maximum  
All regions (output):  
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Dimensions:  
159 by 102 by 32 mm  
6.25 by 4 by 1.3 in.  
Weight:  
2.75 kg  
1.25 lb.  
Environmental Specifications  
Operating temperature:  
0° to 40° C  
Operating humidity:  
90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing  
Electromagnetic Emissions  
Meets requirements of:  
FCC Part 15 Class B  
VCCI Class B  
EN 55 022 (CISPR 22), Class B  
Interface Specifications  
LAN:  
WAN:  
10BASE-T or 100BASE-Tx, RJ-45  
10BASE-T, RJ-45  
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Network and Routing Basics  
This chapter provides an overview of IP networks and routing.  
Basic Router Concepts  
Large amounts of bandwidth can be provided easily and relatively inexpensively in a local area  
network (LAN). However, providing high bandwidth between a local network and the Internet can  
be very expensive. Because of this expense, Internet access is usually provided by a slower-speed  
wide-area network (WAN) link such as a cable or DSL modem. In order to make the best use of the  
slower WAN link, a mechanism must be in place for selecting and transmitting only the data traffic  
meant for the Internet. The function of selecting and forwarding this data is performed by a router.  
What is a Router?  
A router is a device that forwards traffic between networks based on network layer information in  
the data and on routing tables maintained by the router. In these routing tables, a router builds up a  
logical picture of the overall network by gathering and exchanging information with other routers  
in the network. Using this information, the router chooses the best path for forwarding network  
traffic.  
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Routers vary in performance and scale, number of routing protocols supported, and types of  
physical WAN connection they support. The Model RP114 Web Safe Router is a small office  
router that routes the IP protocol over a single-user broadband connection.  
Routing Information Protocol  
One of the protocols used by a router to build and maintain a picture of the network is the Routing  
Information Protocol (RIP). Using RIP, routers periodically update one another and check for  
changes to add to the routing table.  
The Model RP114 router supports both the older RIP-1 and the newer RIP-2 protocols. Among  
other improvements, RIP-2 supports subnet and multicast protocols. RIP is not required for most  
home applications.  
IP Addresses and the Internet  
Because TCP/IP networks are interconnected across the world, every machine on the Internet must  
have a unique address to make sure that transmitted data reaches the correct destination. Blocks of  
addresses are assigned to organizations by the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA).  
Individual users and small organizations may obtain their addresses either from the IANA or from  
an Internet service provider (ISP). You can contact IANA at www.iana.org.  
The Internet Protocol (IP) uses a 32-bit address structure. The address is usually written in dot  
notation (also called dotted-decimal notation), in which each group of eight bits is written in  
decimal form, separated by decimal points.  
For example, the following binary address:  
11000011 00100010 00001100 00000111  
is normally written as:  
195.34.12.7  
The latter version is easier to remember and easier to enter into your computer.  
In addition, the 32 bits of the address are subdivided into two parts. The first part of the address  
identifies the network, and the second part identifies the host node or station on the network. The  
dividing point may vary depending on the address range and the application.  
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There are five standard classes of IP addresses. These address classes have different ways of  
determining the network and host sections of the address, allowing for different numbers of hosts  
on a network. Each address type begins with a unique bit pattern, which is used by the TCP/IP  
software to identify the address class. After the address class has been determined, the software  
can correctly identify the host section of the address. The follow figure shows the three main  
address classes, including network and host sections of the address for each address type.  
Class A  
Network  
Class B  
Node  
Network  
Node  
Class C  
Network  
Node  
7261  
Figure B-1.  
Three Main Address Classes  
The five address classes are:  
Class A  
Class A addresses can have up to 16,777,214 hosts on a single network. They use an eight-bit  
network number and a 24-bit node number. Class A addresses are in this range:  
1.x.x.x to 126.x.x.x.  
Class B  
Class B addresses can have up to 65,354 hosts on a network. A Class B address uses a 16-bit  
network number and a 16-bit node number. Class B addresses are in this range:  
128.1.x.x to 191.254.x.x.  
Class C  
Class C addresses can have 254 hosts on a network. Class C addresses use 24 bits for the  
network address and eight bits for the node. They are in this range:  
192.0.1.x to 223.255.254.x.  
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Class D  
Class D addresses are used for multicasts (messages sent to many hosts). Class D addresses are  
in this range:  
224.0.0.0 to 239.255.255.255.  
Class E  
Class E addresses are for experimental use.  
This addressing structure allows IP addresses to uniquely identify each physical network and each  
node on each physical network.  
For each unique value of the network portion of the address, the base address of the range (host  
address of all zeros) is known as the network address and is not usually assigned to a host. Also,  
the top address of the range (host address of all ones) is not assigned, but is used as the broadcast  
address for simultaneously sending a packet to all hosts with the same network address.  
Netmask  
In each of the address classes previously described, the size of the two parts (network address and  
host address) is implied by the class. This partitioning scheme can also be expressed by a netmask  
associated with the IP address. A netmask is a 32-bit quantity that, when logically combined (using  
an AND operator) with an IP address, yields the network address. For instance, the netmasks for  
Class A, B, and C addresses are 255.0.0.0, 255.255.0.0, and 255.255.255.0, respectively.  
For example, the address 192.168.170.237 is a Class C IP address whose network portion is the  
upper 24 bits. When combined (using an AND operator) with the Class C netmask, as shown here,  
only the network portion of the address remains:  
11000000 10101000 10101010 11101101 (192.168.170.237)  
combined with:  
11111111 11111111 11111111 00000000 (255.255.255.0)  
Equals:  
11000000 10101000 10101010 00000000 (192.168.170.0)  
As a shorter alternative to dotted-decimal notation, the netmask may also be expressed in terms of  
the number of ones from the left. This number is appended to the IP address, following a backward  
slash ( / ), as “/n.” In the example, the address could be written as 192.168.170.237/24, indicating  
that the netmask is 24 ones followed by 8 zeros.  
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Subnet Addressing  
By looking at the addressing structures, you can see that even with a Class C address, there are a  
large number of hosts per network. Such a structure is an inefficient use of addresses if each end of  
a routed link requires a different network number. It is unlikely that the smaller office LANs would  
have that many devices. You can resolve this problem by using a technique known as subnet  
addressing.  
Subnet addressing allows us to split one IP network address into smaller multiple physical  
networks known as subnetworks. Some of the node numbers are used as a subnet number instead.  
A Class B address gives us 16 bits of node numbers translating to 64,000 nodes. Most  
organizations do not use 64,000 nodes, so there are free bits that can be reassigned. Subnet  
addressing makes use of those bits that are free, as shown below.  
Class B  
Network  
Subnet  
Node  
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Figure B-2.  
Example of Subnetting a Class B Address  
A Class B address can be effectively translated into multiple Class C addresses. For example, the  
IP address of 172.16.0.0 is assigned, but node addresses are limited to 255 maximum, allowing  
eight extra bits to use as a subnet address. The IP address of 172.16.97.235 would be interpreted as  
IP network address 172.16, subnet number 97, and node number 235. In addition to extending  
the number of addresses available, subnet addressing provides other benefits. Subnet addressing  
allows a network manager to construct an address scheme for the network by using different  
subnets for other geographical locations in the network or for other departments in the  
organization.  
Although the preceding example uses the entire third octet for a subnet address, note that you are  
not restricted to octet boundaries in subnetting. To create more network numbers, you need only  
shift some bits from the host address to the network address. For instance, to partition a Class C  
network number (192.68.135.0) into two, you shift one bit from the host address to the network  
address. The new netmask (or subnet mask) is 255.255.255.128. The first subnet has network  
number 192.68.135.0 with hosts 192.68.135.1 to 129.68.135.126, and the second subnet has  
network number 192.68.135.128 with hosts 192.68.135.129 to 192.68.135.254.  
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Note: The number 192.68.135.127 is not assigned because it is the broadcast address  
of the first subnet. The number 192.68.135.128 is not assigned because it is the network  
address of the second subnet.  
The following table lists the additional subnet mask bits in dotted-decimal notation. To use the  
table, write down the original class netmask and replace the 0 value octets with the dotted-decimal  
value of the additional subnet bits. For example, to partition your Class C network with subnet  
mask 255.255.255.0 into 16 subnets (4 bits), the new subnet mask becomes 255.255.255.240.  
Table B-1.  
Netmask Notation Translation Table for One Octet  
Dotted-Decimal Value  
Number of Bits  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
128  
192  
224  
240  
248  
252  
254  
255  
The following table displays several common netmask values in both the dotted-decimal and the  
masklength formats.  
Table B-2.  
Netmask Formats  
Masklength  
Dotted-Decimal  
255.0.0.0  
/8  
255.255.0.0  
/16  
/24  
/25  
/26  
/27  
/28  
/29  
255.255.255.0  
255.255.255.128  
255.255.255.192  
255.255.255.224  
255.255.255.240  
255.255.255.248  
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Table B-2.  
Netmask Formats  
255.255.255.252  
255.255.255.254  
255.255.255.255  
/30  
/31  
/32  
NETGEAR strongly recommends that you configure all hosts on a LAN segment to use the same  
netmask for the following reasons:  
So that hosts recognize local IP broadcast packets  
When a device broadcasts to its segment neighbors, it uses a destination address of the local  
network address with all ones for the host address. In order for this scheme to work, all devices  
on the segment must agree on which bits comprise the host address.  
So that a local router or bridge recognizes which addresses are local and which are remote  
Private IP Addresses  
If your local network is isolated from the Internet (for example, when using NAT), you can assign  
any IP addresses to the hosts without problems. However, the IANA has reserved the following  
three blocks of IP addresses specifically for private networks:  
10.0.0.0 - 10.255.255.255  
172.16.0.0 - 172.31.255.255  
192.168.0.0 - 192.168.255.255  
NETGEAR recommends that you choose your private network number from this range. The  
DHCP server of the Model RP114 router is preconfigured to automatically assign private  
addresses.  
Regardless of your particular situation, do not create an arbitrary IP address; always follow the  
guidelines explained here. For more information about address assignment, refer to RFC 1597,  
Address Allocation for Private Internets, and RFC 1466, Guidelines for Management of IP  
Address Space. The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) publishes RFCs on its Web site at  
www.ietf.org.  
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Single IP Address Operation Using NAT  
In the past, if multiple PCs on a LAN needed to access the Internet simultaneously, you had to  
obtain a range of IP addresses from the ISP. This type of Internet account is more costly than a  
single-address account typically used by a single user with a modem, rather than a router. The  
Model RP114 router employs an address-sharing method called Network Address Translation  
(NAT). This method allows several networked PCs to share an Internet account using only a single  
IP address, which may be statically or dynamically assigned by your ISP.  
The router accomplishes this address sharing by translating the internal LAN IP addresses to a  
single address that is globally unique on the Internet. The internal LAN IP addresses can be either  
private addresses or registered addresses. For more information about IP address translation, refer  
to RFC 1631, The IP Network Address Translator (NAT).  
The following figure illustrates a single IP address operation.  
Private IP addresses  
assigned by user  
IP addresses  
assigned by ISP  
192.168.0.2  
192.168.0.3  
192.168.0.1  
172.21.15.105  
Internet  
192.168.0.4  
192.168.0.5  
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Figure B-3.  
Single IP Address Operation Using NAT  
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This scheme offers the additional benefit of firewall-like protection because the internal LAN  
addresses are not available to the Internet through the translated connection. All incoming  
inquiries are filtered out by the router. This filtering can prevent intruders from probing your  
system. However, using port forwarding, you can allow one PC (for example, a Web server) on  
your local network to be accessible to outside users.  
MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol  
An IP address alone cannot be used to deliver data from one LAN device to another. To send data  
between LAN devices, you must convert the IP address of the destination device to its media  
access control (MAC) address. Each device on an Ethernet network has a unique MAC address,  
which is a 48-bit number assigned to each device by the manufacturer. The technique that  
associates the IP address with a MAC address is known as address resolution. Internet Protocol  
uses the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) to resolve MAC addresses.  
If a device sends data to another station on the network and the destination MAC address is not yet  
recorded, ARP is used. An ARP request is broadcast onto the network. All stations on the network  
receive and read the request. The destination IP address for the chosen station is included as part of  
the message so that only the station with this IP address responds to the ARP request. All other  
stations discard the request.  
The station with the correct IP address responds with its own MAC address directly to the sending  
device. The receiving station provides the transmitting station with the required destination MAC  
address. The IP address data and MAC address data for each station are held in an ARP table. The  
next time data is sent, the address can be obtained from the address information in the table.  
Domain Name Server  
Many of the resources on the Internet can be addressed by simple descriptive names such as  
www.NETGEAR.com. This addressing is very helpful at the application level, but the descriptive  
name must be translated to an IP address in order for a user to actually contact the resource. Just as  
a telephone directory maps names to phone numbers, or as an ARP table maps IP addresses to  
MAC addresses, a domain name system (DNS) server maps descriptive names of network  
resources to IP addresses.  
When a PC accesses a resource by its descriptive name, it first contacts a DNS server to obtain the  
IP address of the resource. The PC sends the desired message using the IP address. Many large  
organizations, such as ISPs, maintain their own DNS servers and allow their customers to use the  
servers to look up addresses.  
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IP Configuration by DHCP  
When an IP-based local area network is installed, each PC must be configured with an IP address.  
If the PCs need to access the Internet, they should also be configured with a gateway address and  
one or more DNS server addresses. As an alternative to manual configuration, there is a method by  
which each PC on the network can automatically obtain this configuration information. A device  
on the network may act as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. The DHCP  
server stores a list or pool of IP addresses, along with other information (such as gateway and DNS  
addresses) that it may assign to the other devices on the network. The Model RP114 router has the  
capacity to act as a DHCP server.  
The Model RP114 router also functions as a DHCP client when connecting to the ISP. The router  
can automatically obtain an IP address, subnet mask, DNS server addresses, and a gateway address  
if the ISP provides this information by DHCP.  
Ethernet Cabling  
Although Ethernet networks originally used thick or thin coaxial cable, most installations currently  
use unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cabling. The UTP cable contains eight conductors, arranged in  
four twisted pairs, and terminated with an RJ45 type connector. A normal "straight-through" UTP  
Ethernet cable follows the EIA568B standard wiring and pinout as described in Table B-3.  
Table B-3.  
UTP Ethernet cable wiring, straight-through  
Signal  
Pin  
Wire color  
Orange/White  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Transmit (Tx) +  
Transmit (Tx) -  
Receive (Rx) +  
Orange  
Green/White  
Blue  
Blue/White  
Green  
Receive (Rx) -  
Brown/White  
Brown  
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Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX Switching  
In the wiring table above, the concept of transmit and receive are from the perspective of the PC,  
which is wired as Media Dependant Interface (MDI). In this wiring, the PC transmits on pins 1 and  
2. At the hub, the perspective is reversed, and the hub receives on pins 1 and 2. This wiring is  
referred to as Media Dependant Interface - Crossover (MDI-X). When connecting a PC to a PC, or  
a hub port to another hub port, the transmit pair must be exchanged with the receive pair. This  
exchange is done by one of three mechanisms:  
Uplink switch  
Most hubs provide an Uplink switch which will exchange the pairs on one port, allowing that  
port to be connected to another hub using a normal Ethernet cable.  
Crossover cable  
A crossover cable is a special cable in which the transmit and receive pairs are exchanged at  
one of the two cable connectors. Crossover cables are often unmarked as such, and must be  
identified by comparing the two connectors. Since the cable connectors are clear plastic, it is  
easy to place them side by side and view the order of the wire colors on each. On a  
straight-through cable, the color order will be the same on both connectors. On a crossover  
cable, the orange and blue pairs will be exchanged from one connector to the other.  
Auto MDI/MDI-X switching  
Some Ethernet switch products, such as the Model RP114 router, are able to sense the polarity  
of a connection and automatically adapt to the proper mating polarity.  
Cable Quality  
A twisted pair Ethernet network operating at 10 Mbits/second (10BASE-T) will often tolerate low  
quality cables, but at 100 Mbits/second (10BASE-Tx) the cable must be rated as Category 5, or  
"Cat 5", by the Electronic Industry Association (EIA). This rating will be printed on the cable  
jacket. A Category 5 cable will meet specified requirements regarding loss and crosstalk. In  
addition, there are restrictions on maximum cable length for both 10 and 100 Mbits/second  
networks.  
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10BASE-T  
100BASE-Tx  
CAT5  
IEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over twisted pair wiring.  
IEEE 802.3 specification for 100 Mbps Ethernet over twisted pair wiring.  
Category 5. An Electronic Industry Association (EIA) rating for twisted pair  
cable that meets specified loss and crosstalk requirements for high-speed  
networking. The cable rating is printed on the cable jacket.  
DHCP  
See Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.  
DNS  
See Domain Name Server.  
Domain Name Server  
A Domain Name Server (DNS) resolves descriptive names of network  
resources (such as www.netgear.com) to numeric IP addresses.  
Dynamic Host  
Configuration  
Protocol  
An Ethernet protocol that provides a centralized administration point for  
assigning network configuration information.  
IP  
See Internet Protocol.  
IP Address  
A 4-byte number uniquely defining each host on the Internet. Ranges of  
addresses are assigned by Internic, an organization formed for this purpose.  
Usually written in dotted-decimal notation with periods separating the bytes  
(for example, 134.177.244.57).  
IPSec  
Internet Protocol Security. IPSec is a series of guidelines for securing private  
information transmitted over public networks. IPSec is a VPN method  
providing a higher level of security than PPTP.  
IPX  
ISP  
See Internet Packet Exchange.  
Internet service provider.  
Internet Packet  
Exchange  
Novell’s internetworking protocol.  
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Internet Protocol  
The main internetworking protocol used in the Internet. Used in conjunction  
with the Transfer Control Protocol (TCP) to form TCP/IP.  
LAN  
See local area network.  
local area network  
A communications network serving users within a limited geographical area,  
such as one floor of a building, controlled by a network operating system and  
using a transport protocol.  
MAC address  
Media Access Control address. A unique 48-bit hardware address assigned to  
every Ethernet node. Usually written in the form 01:23:45:67:89:ab.  
MSB  
MRU  
See Most Significant Bit or Most Significant Byte.  
See Maximum Receive Unit.  
Maximum Receive  
Unit  
The size in bytes of the largest packet that can be sent or received.  
Most Significant Bit or  
Most Significant Byte  
The portion of a number, address, or field that is farthest left when written as a  
single number in conventional hexadecimal ordinary notation. The part of the  
number having the most value.  
NAT  
See Network Address Translation.  
netmask  
A number that explains which part of an IP address comprises the network  
address and which part is the host address on that network. It can be  
expressed in dotted-decimal notation or as a number appended to the IP  
address. For example, a 28-bit mask starting from the MSB can be shown as  
255.255.255.192 or as /28 appended to the IP address.  
Network Address  
Translation  
A technique by which several hosts share a single IP address for access to the  
Internet.  
PPP  
See Point-to-Point Protocol.  
PPP over Ethernet  
(PPPoE)  
PPP over Ethernet is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet  
over an always-on connection by simulating a dial-up connection.  
PPTP  
Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol. A method for establishing a virtual private  
network (VPN) by embedding Microsoft’s network protocol into Internet  
packets.  
PSTN  
Public Switched Telephone Network.  
packet  
A block of information sent over a network. A packet typically contains a  
source and destination network address, some protocol and length  
information, a block of data, and a checksum.  
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Point-to-Point  
Protocol  
PPP. A protocol allowing a computer using TCP/IP to connect directly to the  
Internet.  
RFC  
Request For Comment. Refers to documents published by the Internet  
Engineering Task Force (IETF) proposing standard protocols and procedures  
for the Internet. RFCs can be found at www.ietf.org.  
RIP  
See Routing Information Protocol.  
router  
A device that forwards data between networks. An IP router forwards data  
based on IP source and destination addresses.  
Routing Information  
Protocol  
A protocol in which routers periodically exchange information with one  
another so that they can determine minimum distance paths between sources  
and destinations.  
subnet mask  
UTP  
See netmask.  
Unshielded twisted pair. The cable used by 10BASE-T and 100BASE-Tx  
Ethernet networks.  
VPN  
Virtual Private Network. A method for securely transporting data between two  
private networks by using a public network such as the Internet as a  
connection.  
WAN  
See wide area network.  
wide area network  
A long distance link used to extend or connect remotely located local area  
networks.  
Windows Internet  
Naming Service  
WINS. Windows Internet Naming Service is a server process for resolving  
Windows-based computer names to IP addresses. If a remote network  
contains a WINS server, your Windows PCs can gather information from that  
WINS server about its local hosts. This allows your PCs to browse that remote  
network using Network Neighborhood.  
WINS  
See Windows Internet Naming Service.  
Glossary  
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Index  
content filtering 1-3  
A
conventions  
Active field  
Remote Node Profile menu 8-4  
TCP/IP Filter Rule menu 10-7  
D
Address Resolution Protocol B-9  
Auto Uplink 1-4  
B
backup configuration 6-5  
Bigpond 4-5  
blocking  
domain 3-9  
Domain Name 4-3  
C
cables, pinout B-10  
Cabling B-10  
E
configuration  
automatic by DHCP 1-4  
backup 6-5, 9-8  
erasing 6-5  
Edit IP Static Route menu 8-14  
Encapsulation 4-4, 8-2, 8-5  
End Port 5-7  
restore 6-5  
router, initial 4-1  
erase configuration 6-5  
error log 9-4  
Connection ID/Name 4-5, 8-5  
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assigning xv, B-2  
private B-7  
F
translating xvi  
features 1-1  
IP configuration by DHCP B-10  
filters, configuring 10-1  
Flash memory, for firmware upgrade 1-3  
front panel 2-3  
IP networking  
for Macintosh 3-5  
for Windows 3-2  
IP Protocol field, TCP/IP Filter Rule menu 10-7  
FTP 9-8  
IP Subnet Mask field, Edit IP Static Route menu 5-9,  
8-14  
K
G
gateway address 3-9  
Gateway IP Address field, Edit IP Static Route menu  
5-9, 8-14  
L
General Setup menu 7-6  
Generic Filter Rule menu 10-9  
LEDs  
description 2-3  
H
host name 4-3, 7-6  
log 9-4  
I
Log and Trace menu 9-4  
IANA  
log entries 4-12  
contacting B-2  
Log Facility field, Syslog and Accounting menu 9-5  
IETF xv  
Log field  
Web site address B-7  
Generic Filter Rule menu 10-10  
7-9  
M
installation 1-5  
MAC Address 7-7, 11-7, B-9  
Internet account  
MAC address  
address information 3-8  
establishing 3-7  
spoofing 4-6, 11-4  
Macintosh 3-8  
Internet, accessing 8-1  
IP addresses 3-8, 3-9  
configuring for IP networking 3-5  
DHCP Client ID 3-6  
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Obtaining ISP Configuration Information 3-9  
Network Address Translation 1-4, B-8  
Network Time Protocol 4-9  
newsgroup 4-10  
Manager interface  
menus 7-4  
NTP 4-9  
O
Offset field, Generic Filter Rule menu 10-9  
P
package contents 2-1  
Main 7-3  
password  
System Status 9-1  
WAN Setup Menu 7-7  
PC, using to configure 3-10  
Port Forwarding 5-6  
Mask field, Generic Filter Rule menu 10-9  
PPP  
Metric field  
PPP over Ethernet 1-2, 1-4, 3-7, 8-2  
PPTP 3-7  
Remote Node Network Layer Options menu 8-7  
mode, command interpreter 9-9  
More field  
TCP/IP Filter Rule menu 10-8  
Private field  
Multicast 5-5, 7-11  
protocols  
N
Address Resolution B-9  
DHCP 1-4, B-10  
support 1-2  
Name field, System Maintenance menu 9-3  
NAT. See Network Address Translation  
NetBIOS Name Service 10-11  
publications, related xv  
NETGEAR  
contacting xv  
R
netmask  
translation table B-6  
range, port forwarding 5-7  
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RAS S/W Version, System Maintenance menu 9-3  
rear panel 2-4  
SMTP 4-8  
software, updating 9-9  
Start Port 5-7  
8-4  
Rem Subnet Mask field, Remote Node Network Layer  
static route setup 8-12  
Syslog and Accounting menu 9-5  
Remote Management 9-10  
remote node  
setup 8-3  
Remote Node Network Layer Options menu 8-7  
Remote Note Set Up menu 8-3  
Syslog IP Address field, Syslog and Accounting menu  
9-5  
requirements  
syslogd 9-5  
access device 2-2  
hardware 2-2  
T
RFC  
TCP/IP  
1597 xv, B-7  
finding B-7  
network, troubleshooting 11-5  
TCP/IP Filter Rule menu 10-6  
TCP/IP properties  
rom-0 file 6-5  
romfile0.114 11-8  
technical support xv  
router concepts B-1  
Telstra 4-5  
time zone 4-9  
time-stamping 4-9  
S
trace tools 9-4  
Service Type 8-5  
Trusted Host 4-11  
typographical conventions xvii  
Session Options field  
Remote Node Profile menu 8-5  
U
Setup Wizard 4-1  
uplink switch B-11  
Single User Account field, Remote Node Network  
Layer Options menu 8-7  
single user account, configuring for 8-10  
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version 1-1  
W
warranty 1-3, 1-5  
Windows, configuring for IP routing 3-2  
winipcfg utility 3-4  
World Wide Web iii  
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