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Reference Manual for the
Model RP614 v2 Web
Safe Router
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
SM-RP614NA-2
Version 4.12
February 2003

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  • Page 1 Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA SM-RP614NA-2 Version 4.12 February 2003...
  • Page 2 In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.

  • Page 3: Customer Support

    Refer to the Support Information Card that shipped with your Model RP614 v2 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...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface About This Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Key Features of the Router ....................1-1 A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering ............1-2 Security ........................1-2 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink™ ...........1-3 Extensive Protocol Support ..................1-3 Easy Installation and Management ................1-4 Maintenance and Support ..................1-4 Package Contents ......................1-4 The Router’s Front Panel ..................1-5...
  • Page 6 Chapter 3 Content Filtering Content Filtering Overview .....................3-1 Blocking Access to Internet Sites ...................3-2 Blocking Access to Internet Services ................3-3 Configuring a User Defined Service .................3-4 Configuring Services Blocking by IP Address Range ..........3-5 Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced ..............3-5 Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), Java, ActiveX, and Cookies Blocking Options ...3-6 Using SPI .........................3-6 Using Java, ActiveX, and cookies Filtering.
  • Page 7 Using the Router as a DHCP server ................5-8 Using Address Reservation ..................5-9 Using a Dynamic DNS Service ..................5-9 Configuring Static Routes .....................5-10 Enabling Remote Management Access ...............5-13 Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) ................5-14 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Basic Functioning ......................6-1 Power LED Not On ....................6-1 Test LED Never Turns On or Test LED Stays On .............6-2 LAN or WAN Port LEDs Not On ................6-2...
  • Page 8 Domain Name Server .................... B-10 IP Configuration by DHCP ..................B-11 Internet Security and Firewalls ..................B-11 What is a Firewall? ....................B-11 Stateful Packet Inspection ..................B-12 Denial of Service Attack ..................B-12 Ethernet Cabling ......................B-13 Uplink Switches and Crossover Cables ..............B-13 Cable Quality ......................

  • Page 9: Typographical Conventions

    This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information is provided in the Appendices and on the Netgear website. Typographical Conventions This guide uses the following typographical conventions: italics Media titles, UNIX files, commands, URLs, and directory names.

  • Page 10: Special Message Formats

    Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router 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. About This Manual...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router. Key Features of the Router The Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router with 4-port switch connects your local area network (LAN) to the Internet through an external access device such as a cable modem or DSL modem.

  • Page 12: A Powerful, True Firewall With Content Filtering

    Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering Unlike simple Internet sharing NAT routers, the Model RP614 v2 is a true firewall, using stateful packet inspection to defend against hacker attacks. Its firewall features include: •...

  • Page 13: Autosensing Ethernet Connections With Auto Uplink

    Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink™ With its internal 4-port 10/100 switch, the Model RP614 v2 can connect to either a 10 Mbps standard Ethernet network or a 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet network. Both the LAN and WAN interfaces are autosensing and capable of full-duplex or half-duplex operation.

  • Page 14: Easy Installation And Management

    Visual monitoring. The RP614 v2 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 RP614 v2 router: • Flash memory for firmware upgrade •...

  • Page 15: The Router's Front Panel

    Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router The Router’s Front Panel The front panel of the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router (Figure 1-1) contains status LEDs. Figure 1-1: RP614 Front Panel You can use some of the LEDs to verify connections. Viewed from left to right, Table 2 describes the LEDs on the front panel of the router.

  • Page 16: The Router's Rear Panel

    Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router The Router’s Rear Panel The rear panel of the Model RP614 router (Figure Figure 1-2:) contains port connections. Figure 1-2: RP614 Rear Panel Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following features: •...

  • Page 17: Connecting The Router To The Internet

    Model RP614 v2, your must use a Java-enabled web browser program which supports HTTP uploads such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. NETGEAR recommends using Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator 4.0 or above. Free browser programs are readily available for Windows, Macintosh, or UNIX/Linux.

  • Page 18: Internet Configuration Requirements

    • You may also refer to the Model RP614 v2 Resource CD for the NETGEAR Router ISP Guide which provides Internet connection information for many ISPs. Once you locate your Internet configuration parameters, you may want to record them on the page below.

  • Page 19: Worksheet To Record Your Internet Connection Information

    Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router Worksheet to Record Your Internet Connection Information Print this page. Fill in the configuration parameters from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). ISP Login Name: The login name and password are case sensitive and must be entered exactly as given by your ISP.

  • Page 20: Connecting The Model Rp614 V2 Web Safe Router

    Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router Connecting the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router This section provides instructions for connecting the RP614 v2 router. Also, the Model RP614 v2 Resource CD included with your router contains an animated Installation Assistant to help you through this procedure.
  • Page 21 Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router Connect the Ethernet cable from your cable or DSL modem to the Internet port (A) on the Model RP614 v2. Cable or DSL modem Cable/DSL Web Safe Router RP614 Figure 2-2: Connect the cable or DSL Modem to the router Connect the Ethernet cable which came with the router from a Local port on the router (B) to your computer.
  • Page 22 Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router Verify the following: When your turn the router on, the power light goes on. The test light turns on within a few seconds, and then goes off after approximately 10 seconds.
  • Page 23 Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router A login window shown below opens: Figure 2-5: Login window 3. Connect to the Internet Figure 2-6: Setup Wizard You are now connected to the router. If you do not see the menu above, click the Setup Wizard link on the upper left of the main menu.

  • Page 24: Pppoe Wizard-Detected Option

    Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router When the router successfully detects an active Internet service, the router’s Internet LED goes on. The Setup Wizard reports which connection type it discovered, and displays the appropriate configuration menu. If the Setup Wizard finds no connection, you will be prompted to check the physical connection between your router and the cable or DSL line.

  • Page 25: Aol Wizard-Detected Options

    Note: If you enter DNS addresses, restart your computers so that these settings take effect. • Click Apply to save your settings. • Click Test to verify that your Internet connection works. If the NETGEAR website does not appear within one minute, refer to Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting.”...
  • Page 26 Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router • When the Setup Wizard detects an AOL DSL or Cable service, the RP614 v2 router automatically pre-configures itself to work with the AOL service. Note: Services such as AOL which use L2TP tunneling will bypass the firewall feature included with your router.
  • Page 27 Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router • Next, the router synchronized with the AOL network and displays the message below. Figure 2-10: AOL network synchronization • After the router finishes testing the connection, the window updates with the AOL Connection Established message below.
  • Page 28 Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router • From a computer connected to the router, sign on to AOL as illustrated below. Select the correct AOL location Figure 2-12: AOL sign on screen Note: Be sure that the AOL Home Networking updates are installed, and be sure to select the correct AOL location: for AOL DSL, choose Home Networking;...

  • Page 29: Telstra Bigpond Cable Wizard-Detected Option

    Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router Telstra Bigpond Cable Wizard-Detected Option If the Setup Wizard discovers Telstra Bigpond Cable is your ISP, you will see this menu: Figure 2-13: Setup Wizard menu for Telstra Bigpond Cable accounts •...

  • Page 30: Dynamic Ip Wizard-Detected Option

    Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router • Click Apply to save your settings. • Click Test to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not appear within one minute, refer to Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting.

  • Page 31: Fixed Ip Account Wizard-Detected Option

    Note: Restart the computers on your network so that these settings take effect. • Click Apply to save the settings. • Click Test to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not appear within one minute, refer to Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting.”...

  • Page 32: Manually Configuring Your Internet Connection

    Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router Manually Configuring Your Internet Connection You can manually configure your router using the menu below, or you can allow the Setup Wizard to determine your configuration as described in the previous section. ISP Does Not Require Login ISP Does Require Login Figure 2-16: Browser-based configuration Basic Settings menus...
  • Page 33 Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router Procedure: Configuring the Internet Connection Manually You can manually configure the router using the Basic Settings menu shown in Figure 2-16 using these steps: Click the Basic Settings link on the Setup menu. If your Internet connection does not require a login, click No at the top of the Basic Settings menu and fill in the settings according to the instructions below.
  • Page 34 Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router If your Internet connection does require a login, fill in the settings according to the instructions below. Select Yes if you normally must launch a login program such as Enternet or WinPOET in order to access the Internet.

  • Page 35: Content Filtering

    Chapter 3 Content Filtering This chapter describes how to use the content filtering features of the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router to protect your network. These features can be found by clicking on the Content Filtering heading in the Main Menu of the browser interface. Content Filtering Overview The Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router provides you with Web content filtering options, plus browsing activity reporting and instant alerts via e-mail.

  • Page 36: Blocking Access To Internet Sites

    Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router Blocking Access to Internet Sites The RP614 v2 router allows you to restrict access based on web addresses and web address keywords. Up to 255 entries are supported in the Keyword list. The Block Sites menu is shown in Figure 3-1 below: Figure 3-1: Block Sites menu...

  • Page 37: Blocking Access To Internet Services

    Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router • 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 “.”...

  • Page 38: Configuring A User Defined Service

    Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router To specify a service for blocking, click Add. The Add Services menu will appear, as shown below: Figure 3-3: Add Services menu From the Service Type list, select the application or service to be allowed or blocked. The list already displays several common services, but you are not limited to these choices.

  • Page 39: Configuring Services Blocking By Ip Address Range

    Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router Configuring Services Blocking by IP Address Range Under “Filter Services For”, you can block the specified service for a single PC, a range of PCs (having consecutive IP addresses), or all PCs on your network. Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced The RP614 v2 router allows you to specify when blocking will be enforced.

  • Page 40: Stateful Packet Inspection (Spi), Java, Activex, And Cookies Blocking Options

    Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), Java, ActiveX, and Cookies Blocking Options The WAN Setup options let you enable SPI and blocking of Java, ActiveX, and Cookies. These options are discussed below. Using SPI Stateful inspection technology tracks each packet traversing the router and makes sure that they are legitimate.

  • Page 41: Using Java, Activex, And Cookies Filtering

    Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router Using Java, ActiveX, and cookies Filtering. What are these items and what can I do about them? • ActiveX and Java programs can be embedded in websites, and will be executed by your computer.
  • Page 42 Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router Log entries are described in Table 3-1 Table 3-1. Log entry descriptions Field Description Number 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.

  • Page 43: Configuring E-Mail Alert And Web Access Log Notifications

    Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router Configuring E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications In order to receive logs and alerts by email, you must provide your email information in the E-Mail menu, shown below: Figure 3-7: Email menu •...
  • Page 44 Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router • Send to this e-mail address Enter the e-mail address to which logs and alerts are sent. This e-mail address will also be used as the From address. If you leave this box blank, log and alert messages will not be sent via e-mail.

  • Page 45: Maintenance

    Chapter 4 Maintenance This chapter describes how to use the maintenance features of your Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router. These features can be found by clicking on the Maintenance heading in the Main Menu of the browser interface. Viewing Router Status Information The Router Status menu provides a limited amount of status and usage information.
  • Page 46 Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router This screen shows the following parameters: Table 4-1. Menu 3.2 - Router Status Fields Field Description Account Name This field displays the Host Name assigned to the router. Firmware Version This field displays the router firmware version.
  • Page 47 Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router Click on the “Connection Status” button to display the connection status, as shown below. Figure 4-2. Connection Status screen This screen shows the following statistics:. Table 4-1. Connection Status Fields Field Description IP Address...
  • Page 48 Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router Log action buttons are described in Table 4-2 Table 4-2. Connection Status action buttons Field Description Release Click the Release button to release the DHCP lease. Renew Click the Renew button to renew the DHCP lease. Click this button to close the window.

  • Page 49: Viewing A List Of Attached Devices

    The routing software of the RP614 v2 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.

  • Page 50: Configuration File Management

    Figure 4-5. Router Upgrade menu To upload new firmware: Download and unzip the new software file from NETGEAR. In the Router Upgrade menu, click the Browse button and browse to the location of the binary (.BIN) upgrade file Click Upload.

  • Page 51: Restoring And Backing Up The Configuration

    Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router From the Main Menu of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select the Settings Backup heading to bring up the menu shown below. Figure 4-6. Settings Backup menu Three options are available, and are described in the following sections. Restoring and Backing Up the Configuration The Restore and Backup options in the Settings Backup menu allow you to save and retrieve a file containing your router’s configuration settings.

  • Page 52: Erasing The Configuration

    6-7. Changing the Configuration Password The default password for the router’s Web Configuration Manager is password. Netgear recommends that you change this password to a more secure password. From the Main Menu of the browser interface, under the Maintenance heading, select Set Password to bring up the menu shown below.

  • Page 53: Advanced Configuration Of The Router

    Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration of the Router This chapter describes how to configure the advanced features of your Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router. These features can be found under the Advanced heading in the Main Menu of the browser interface.

  • Page 54: Adding A Custom Service

    Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router Note: If you are unfamiliar with networking and routing, refer to Appendix B, “Networks, Routing, and Firewall Basics,” to become more familiar with the terms and procedures used in this manual. Use the Port Forwarding menu to configure the router to forward incoming protocols to computers on your local network.

  • Page 55: Editing Or Deleting A Port Forwarding Entry

    Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry To edit or delete a Port Forwarding entry, follow these steps. In the table, select the button next to the service name. Click Edit or Delete. Local Web and FTP Server Example If a local PC with a private IP address of 192.168.0.33 acts as a Web and FTP server, configure the Ports menu to forward HTTP (port 80) and FTP (port 21) to local address 192.168.0.33...

  • Page 56: Configuring The Wan Setup Options

    Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router Type the same port number in the End Port box that you typed in the Start Port box. Type the IP address of the additional computer in the Server IP Address box. Click Apply.

  • Page 57: Respond To Ping On Internet Wan Port

    Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router The WAN Setup menu, shown below lets you configure a Default DMZ Server. Figure 5-2: WAN Setup menu. To assign a computer or server to be a Default DMZ server, follow these steps: Click WAN Setup link on the Advanced section of the main menu.

  • Page 58: Setting The Mtu Size

    Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router Setting the MTU Size The default MTU size is usually fine. The normal MTU (Maximum Transmit Unit) value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 Bytes. For some ISPs, particularly some using PPPoE, you may need to reduce the MTU.

  • Page 59: Configuring Lan Tcp/Ip Setup Parameters

    Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters The router is shipped preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side, and to act.as a DHCP server. The router’s default LAN IP configuration is: •...

  • Page 60: Using The Router As A Dhcp Server

    Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router Note: If you change the LAN IP address of the router while connected through the browser, you will be disconnected. You must then open a new connection to the new IP address and log in again.

  • Page 61: Using Address Reservation

    Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router Using Address Reservation When you specify a reserved IP address for a PC on the LAN, that PC will always receive the same IP address each time it access the router’s DHCP server. Reserved IP addresses should be assigned to servers that require permanent IP settings.

  • Page 62: Configuring Static Routes

    Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router The router contains a client that can connect to many popular dynamic DNS services. You can select one of these services and obtain an account with them. Then, whenever your ISP-assigned IP address changes, your router will automatically contact your dynamic DNS service provider, log in to your account, and register your new IP address.
  • Page 63 Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router From the Main Menu of the browser interface, under Advanced, click on Static Routes to view the Static Route menu, shown below. Figure 5-4. Static Route Summary Table To add or edit a Static Route: Click the Add button to open the Add/Edit Menu, shown below.
  • Page 64 Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router Type the IP Subnet Mask for this destination. If the destination is a single host, type 255.255.255.255. Type the Gateway IP Address, which must be a router on the same LAN segment as the router. Type a number between 1 and 15 as the Metric value.

  • Page 65: Enabling Remote Management Access

    Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router Enabling Remote Management Access Using the Remote Management page, you can allow a user or users on the Internet to configure, upgrade and check the status of your RP614 v2 router. Note: Be sure to change the router's default configuration password to a very secure password.

  • Page 66: Using Universal Plug And Play (Upnp)

    Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) helps devices, such as Internet appliances and computers, access the network and connect to other devices as needed. UPnP devices can automatically discover the services from other registered UPnP devices on the network.
  • Page 67 Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router Advertisement Time To Live: The time to live for the advertisement is measured in hops (steps) for each UPnP packet sent. The time to live hop count is the number of steps a broadcast packet is allowed to propagate for each UPnP advertisement before it disappears.
  • Page 68 Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router 5-16 Advanced Configuration of the Router...

  • Page 69: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router. After each problem description, instructions are provided to help you diagnose and solve the problem. Basic Operation After you turn on power to the router, the following sequence of events should occur: When power is first applied, verify that the Power LED is on.

  • Page 70: Test Led Never Turns On Or Test Led Stays On

    • Check that you are using the 7.5 V DC power adapter supplied by NETGEAR for this product. If the error persists, you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support.

  • Page 71: Troubleshooting The Web Configuration Interface

    Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router 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 the PC and the router as described in the previous section.

  • Page 72: Troubleshooting The Isp Connection

    Web Configuration Manager. To check the WAN IP address: Launch your browser and select an external site such as www.netgear.com Access the Main Menu of the router’s configuration at http://192.168.0.1 Under the Maintenance heading, select Router Status 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.

  • Page 73: Troubleshooting A Tcp/Ip Network Using A Ping Utility

    Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router Configure your router to spoof your PC’s MAC address. This can be done in the Basic Settings menu. Refer to “Manually Configuring Your Internet Connection” on page 2-16. If your router can obtain an IP address, but your PC is unable to load any web pages from the Internet: •...

  • Page 74: Testing The Path From Your Pc To A Remote Device

    Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router If the path is working, you see this message: Reply from < IP address >: bytes=32 time=NN ms TTL=xxx 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: •...

  • Page 75: Restoring The Default Configuration And Password

    Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router — If your ISP assigned a host name to your PC, enter that host name as the Account Name in the Basic Settings menu. — Your ISP could be rejecting the Ethernet MAC addresses of all but one of your PCs. Many 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.
  • Page 76 Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router Troubleshooting...

  • Page 77: Technical Specifications

    Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router. Specifications for the Model RP614 v2 The table below lists the technical specifications for the Model RP614 v2. Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and Routing Protocols: TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP, PPTP, Telstra BigPond, PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE)
  • Page 78 Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router Dimensions: 28 x 175 x 118 mm (1.1 x 6.89 x 4.65 in.) Weight: 0.3 kg (0.66 lb) Environmental Specifications Operating temperature: 32 -140 F (0 to 40 C) Operating humidity: 90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing Electromagnetic Emissions Meets requirements of:...

  • Page 79: Networks, Routing, And Firewall Basics

    Appendix B Networks, Routing, and Firewall Basics This appendix provides an overview of IP networks, routing, and firewalls. 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.

  • Page 80: What Is A Router

    Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe 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.
  • Page 81 Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router 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.

  • Page 82: Netmask

    Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router • 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.

  • Page 83: Subnet Addressing

    Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router 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.”...
  • Page 84 Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router 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.

  • Page 85: Private Ip Addresses

    255.255.255.248 255.255.255.252 255.255.255.254 255.255.255.255 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.

  • Page 86: Single Ip Address Operation Using Nat

    Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router NETGEAR recommends that you choose your private network number from this range. The DHCP server of the RP614 v2 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.

  • Page 87: Mac Addresses And Address Resolution Protocol

    Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router 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 Figure 6-3: Single IP Address Operation Using NAT 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.

  • Page 88: Related Documents

    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...

  • Page 89: Ip Configuration By Dhcp

    Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router 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.

  • Page 90: Stateful Packet Inspection

    Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router Stateful Packet Inspection Unlike simple Internet sharing routers, a firewall uses a process called stateful packet inspection to ensure secure firewall filtering to protect your network from attacks and intrusions. Since user-level applications such as FTP and Web browsers can create complex patterns of network traffic, it is necessary for the firewall to analyze groups of network connection states.

  • Page 91: Ethernet Cabling

    Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router 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 as described in Table 6-1.

  • Page 92: Cable Quality

    Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router The RP614 v2 router incorporates Auto Uplink technology (also called MDI/MDIX). 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).

  • Page 93: Appendix C Preparing Your Network

    Appendix C Preparing Your Network This appendix describes how to prepare your network to connect to the Internet through the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router and how to verify the readiness of broadband Internet service from an Internet service provider (ISP). Note: If an ISP technician configured your computer 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...

  • Page 94: Configuring Windows 95, 98, And Me For Tcp/Ip Networking

    Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router • All versions of UNIX or Linux include TCP/IP components. Follow the instructions provided with your operating system or networking software to install TCP/IP on your computer. In your IP network, each PC and the firewall must be assigned a unique 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.
  • Page 95 Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router 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.

  • Page 96: Enabling Dhcp To Automatically Configure Tcp/Ip Settings

    Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router If you need Client for Microsoft Networks: Click the Add button. Select Client, and then click Add. Select Microsoft. Select Client for Microsoft Networks, and then click OK. Restart your PC for the changes to take effect. Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings in Windows 95B, 98, and Me After the TCP/IP protocol components are installed, each PC must be assigned specific...
  • Page 97 Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router • Verify the following settings as shown: – Client for Microsoft Network exists – Ethernet adapter is present – TCP/IP is present – Primary Network Logon is set to Windows logon •...

  • Page 98: Selecting Windows' Internet Access Method

    Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router • By default, the IP Address tab is open on this window. • Verify the following: Obtain an IP address automatically is selected. If not selected, click in the radio button to the left of it to select it.

  • Page 99: Configuring Windows Nt4, 2000 Or Xp For Ip Networking

    From the drop-down box, 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 for connecting through a router or gateway: •...
  • Page 100 Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP, 2000, or NT4 You will find there are many similarities in the procedures for different Windows systems when using DHCP to configure TCP/IP. The following steps will walk you through the configuration process for each of these versions of Windows.
  • Page 101 Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router • Now you should be at the Local Area Network Connection Status window. This box displays the connection status, duration, speed, and activity statistics. Administrator logon access rights are needed to use this window.
  • Page 102 Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router • Verify that the Obtain an IP address automatically radio button is selected. • Verify that Obtain DNS server address automatically radio button is selected. • Click the OK button. This completes the DHCP configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP.
  • Page 103 Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router • Click on the My Network Places icon on the Windows desktop. This will bring up a window called Network and Dial-up Connections. • Right click on Local Area Connection and select Properties. •...
  • Page 104 Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router • • With Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) selected, click on Properties button to open the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialogue box. • Verify that – Obtain an IP address automatically is selected.
  • Page 105 Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router DHCP Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows NT4 Once you have installed the network card, you need to configure the TCP/IP environment for Windows NT 4.0. Follow this procedure to configure TCP/IP with DHCP in Windows NT 4.0. •...
  • Page 106 Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router • Highlight the TCP/IP Protocol in the Network Protocols box, and click on the Properties button. • The TCP/IP Properties dialog box now displays. • Click the IP Address tab. •...

  • Page 107: Configuring The Macintosh For Tcp/Ip Networking

    Type ipconfig /all Your IP Configuration information will be listed, and should match the values below if you are using the default TCP/IP settings that NETGEAR recommends for connecting through a router or gateway: • The IP address is between 192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.254 •...
  • Page 108 Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router The TCP/IP Control Panel opens: From the “Connect via” box, select your Macintosh’s Ethernet interface. From the “Configure” box, select Using DHCP Server. You can leave the DHCP Client ID box empty. Close the TCP/IP Control Panel.
  • Page 109 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: •...

  • Page 110: Verifying The Readiness Of Your Internet Account

    Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account For broadband access to the Internet, you need to contract with an Internet service provider (ISP) for a single-user Internet access account using 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 computer.

  • Page 111: Obtaining Isp Configuration Information For Windows Computers

    Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router • 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 •...

  • Page 112: Obtaining Isp Configuration Information For Macintosh Computers

    Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router 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. Select the DNS Configuration tab.

  • Page 113: Restarting The Network

    Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router Restarting the Network Once you’ve set up your computers to work with the firewall, you must reset the network for the devices to be able to communicate correctly. Restart any computer that is connected to the firewall. After configuring all of your computers for TCP/IP networking and restarting them, and connecting them to the local network of your RP614 v2 router, you are ready to access and configure the firewall.
  • Page 114 Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router C-22 Preparing Your Network...

  • Page 115: Glossary

    Domain names are of the form of a registered entity name plus one of a number of predefined top level suffixes such as .com, .edu, .uk, etc. For example, in the address mail.NETGEAR.com, mail is a server name and NETGEAR.com is the domain.
  • Page 116 Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router IP Address A four-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).
  • Page 117 Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router Network Address A technique by which several hosts share a single IP address for access to the Translation Internet. 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.
  • Page 118 Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router See wide area network. wide area network WAN. A long distance link used to extend or connect remotely located local area networks. The Internet is a large WAN. Windows Internet WINS.
  • Page 119 Index Numerics Daylight Savings Time 6-7 daylight savings time 3-10 100BASE-TX 2-2 Default DMZ Server 5-4 10BASE-T 2-2 Denial of Service (DoS) protection 1-2 denial of service attack B-12 DHCP 1-3, B-11 Account Name 2-14, 2-17, 4-2 DHCP Client ID C-16 ActiveX 3-7 DMZ 1-2, 5-2, 5-5 Address Resolution Protocol B-9...
  • Page 120 description 1-5 troubleshooting 6-2 gateway address C-20 sending 3-9 log entries 3-7 Half Life 5-3 Login 2-13 host name 2-14, 2-17 MAC address 6-7, B-9 spoofing 2-13, 2-17, 6-5 IANA contacting B-2 Macintosh C-19 configuring for IP networking C-15 IETF B-1 DHCP Client ID C-16 Web site address B-8 Obtaining ISP Configuration Information C-20...
  • Page 121 PPPoE 1-3, C-18 stateful packet inspection 1-2, B-12 Primary DNS Server 2-9, 2-14, 2-15, 2-17 Static Routes 5-9 protocols subnet addressing B-5 Address Resolution B-9 subnet mask B-6, C-19, C-20 DHCP 1-3, B-11 Routing Information 1-3, B-2 support 1-1 publications, related B-1 TCP/IP configuring C-1 network, troubleshooting 6-5...

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