Preface; Purpose Of This Document; Audience For This Document - NETGEAR RT338 Reference Manual

Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR
provides connection for one or more computer workstations to the Internet or to the office over
Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) lines. The router operates at a speed of up to 512
kilobits per second (Kbps) or 128 Kbps without compression. At these speeds, you can download
video clips, music, or high-resolution color graphics from the World Wide Web or other online
services several times faster than with an analog modem. The router supports concurrent data and
voice communications, reducing cost and administration of multiple phone lines.

Purpose of this Document

This guide describes the features of the Model RT338 ISDN Router and provides installation and
configuration instructions.

Audience for this Document

Users should have the following experience to configure and install the Model RT338 router:
• Knowledge of basic network concepts and terminology
• Knowledge of tools and procedures for installing and operating sensitive electronic equipment

Preface

™ Model RT338 ISDN Router. The router
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