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Referenc
e Guide for th
e Model RT31
1 and RT314 In
ternet Ac
cess Gatewa
y Routers
Introducti
on
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T31
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Maintenance and Supp
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NETGEAR of
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he follo
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ature
s to help y
ou maximiz
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f the
Model R
T31
1 and
R
T314 routers:
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Flash EPROM for
firmware
upgrade
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year wa
rranty
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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
3
Customer Support
3
World Wide Web
3
Table of Contents
5
About this Guide
15
Technical Support
15
Related Publications
15
Typographical Conventions
17
Special Message Formats
17
Chapter 1 Introduction
19
About the Router
19
Key Features
19
Autosensing 10/100 Ethernet
21
Tcp/Ip
21
Security
22
Easy Installation and Management
22
Maintenance and Support
23
Chapter 2 Setting up the Hardware
25
Package Contents
25
Local Network Hardware Requirements
26
PC Requirements
26
Access Device Requirement
26
The Router's Front Panel
27
The Router's Rear Panel
29
Connecting the Router
30
Connecting to Your Local Ethernet Network
30
Connecting the Model RT311 Router to Your Local Area Network
30
Connecting the Model RT314 Router to Your Local Area Network
30
Connecting to Your Internet Access Device
31
Connecting the Serial Cable (Optional)
31
Connecting the Power Adapter
32
Verifying Power
32
Chapter 3 Preparing Your Network
33
Preparing Your Personal Computers for IP Networking
33
Configuring Windows 95 or Later for IP Networking
34
Configuring TCP/IP Properties
36
Verifying TCP/IP Properties (Windows)
36
Configuring the Macintosh for IP Networking
37
Verifying TCP/IP Properties (Macintosh)
38
Your Internet Account
39
Login Protocols
39
Account Information
39
Obtaining ISP Configuration Information (Windows)
40
Obtaining ISP Configuration Information (Macintosh)
41
Ready for Configuration
42
Chapter 4 Initial Configuration of the Router
43
Configuring for Internet Access
43
Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration of the Router
49
System Settings
49
System Tab
49
Dynamic DNS
50
Password
50
LAN Setup
51
Dhcp
51
Lan Tcp/Ip
52
Configuring for Port Forwarding to Local Servers
54
Local Web and FTP Server Example
55
Local Game Host or Videoconference Example
56
Static Routes
56
Static Route Example
58
Chapter 6 Maintenance
61
System Status
61
DHCP Table
64
Software Upgrade
64
Erase the Configuration
65
Chapter 7 Using the Manager Interface for Initial Router Configuration
67
Connecting for Configuration
67
Connecting through a Serial Port
68
Connecting through a Telnet Connection
68
Using the Manager Interface
70
Turning on Power to the Router
70
Navigating the Manager
72
Manager Menu Summary
72
General Setup Menu
74
WAN Setup
75
LAN Setup
76
LAN Port Filter Setup Menu
76
TCP/IP and DHCP Setup
77
Manager Password Setup
79
Chapter 8 Using the Manager Interface to Configure the Router for Internet Access
81
Internet Access Configuration
81
Configuration for Local Servers
83
Local Web and FTP Server Example
84
Local Game Host or Videoconference Example
85
Setting Static Routes
85
Static Route Example
88
Dynamic DNS
90
Chapter 9 Using the Manager Interface for System Maintenance
91
System Status
91
Terminal Baud Rate
94
Log and Trace
94
View Error Log
94
Syslog and Accounting
95
Diagnostic Menu
96
Back up and Restore Configuration
98
Backing up and Restoring the Configuration with a Serial Connection
98
Backing up and Restoring the Configuration Using FTP
99
Software Update
99
Updating Router Software Using a Serial Connection
99
Updating Router Software Using FTP
100
Command Interpreter Mode
101
Chapter 10 Configuring Filters
103
Router Filter Structure
103
Configuring a Filter Set
104
Configuring a Filter Rule
108
TCP/IP Filter Rule
108
Generic Filter Rule
111
Applying a Filter Set
112
Default Filters
113
Filter 1: Netbios_Wan
113
Filter 2: Netbios_Lan
113
Filter 3: TEL_FTP_WEB_WAN
113
Chapter 11 Troubleshooting
115
Basic Functioning
115
PWR LED Not on
115
Test LED Never Blinks or LED Stays on
116
LNK/ACT Leds Not on
116
Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface
116
Troubleshooting the ISP Connection
117
Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility
119
Testing the LAN Path to Your Router
119
Testing the Path from Your PC to a Remote Device
121
Troubleshooting the Manager Interface
121
Restoring the Default Configuration and Password
122
Using a Serial Connection
122
Using FTP
123
Appendix A Technical Specifications
125
General Specifications
125
Appendix B Network and Routing Basics
127
Basic Router Concepts
127
What Is a Router
127
Routing Information Protocol
128
IP Addresses and the Internet
128
Netmask
130
Subnet Addressing
131
Private IP Addresses
133
Single IP Address Operation Using NAT
134
MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol
135
Domain Name Server
135
IP Configuration by DHCP
136
Ethernet Cabling
136
Uplink Switches and Crossover Cables
137
Cable Quality
137
Glossary
139
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Model
RT311
Category
Network Router
Language
English
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