Tcp/Ip; Easy Installation And Management - NETGEAR RP614 Reference Manual

Reference Manual for the Model RP614 Web Safe Router

TCP/IP

The Model RP614 router supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
and Routing Information Protocol (RIP).
For further information about TCP/IP, refer to
• IP Address Sharing by NAT
The Model RP614 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, known as Network Address Translation (NAT), allows
the use of an inexpensive single-user ISP account.
• Automatic Configuration of Attached PCs by DHCP
The Model RP614 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 PCs on your local network.
• 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 a DSL
connection by simulating a dial-up connection. This feature eliminates the need to run a login
program such as Entersys or WinPOET on your PC.

Easy Installation and Management

You can install, configure, and operate the Model RP614 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.
• Smart Wizard
The Model RP614 router automatically senses the type of Internet connection, asking you only
for the information required for your type of ISP account.
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Appendix B, "Network and Routing Basics."
Introduction