Easy Installation And Management; Protocol Support - NETGEAR DM111PBL Reference Manual

DM111P ADSL2+ Ethernet Modem Reference Manual

Easy Installation and Management

You can install, configure, and operate the DM111P 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 modem 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.
• Smart Wizard
A wizard built into the modem automatically senses the type of Internet connection, asking
you only for the information required for your type of ISP account.
• Diagnostic functions
The modem incorporates built-in diagnostic functions such as Ping, DNS lookup, and remote
reboot. These functions allow you to test Internet connectivity and reboot the modem. You can
use these diagnostic functions directly from the DM111P when you are connected on the LAN
or when you are connected over the Internet via the remote management function.
• Visual monitoring
The modem's front panel LEDs provide an easy way to monitor its status and activity.
• Flash erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM) for firmware upgrades.

Protocol Support

The DM111P supports Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Routing
Information Protocol (RIP).
provides further information on TCP/IP.
• Automatic Configuration of Attached PCs by DHCP
The DM111P dynamically assigns network configuration information, including IP, modem,
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 PCs on
your local network.
• PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE)
PPP over Ethernet is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over an ADSL
connection by simulating a dial-up connection. This feature eliminates the need to run a login
program such as EnterNet or WinPOET on your computer.
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"Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing:" in Appendix B
v1.0, August 2006
Introduction