Introduction; About The Router; Key Features - NETGEAR RP114 Reference Manual

This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR Model RP114 Web Safe Router and
discusses planning considerations for installation.

About the Router

The Model RP114 Web Safe Router with 4-port switch connects your local area network (LAN) to
the Internet through an external single-user access device such as a cable modem or DSL modem.
The Model RP114 router provides you with multiple Web content filtering options, plus browsing
activity reporting and instant alerts -- both via e-mail. Parents and network administrators can
establish restricted access policies based on time-of-day, URL and URL keywords, and share
high-speed cable/DSL Internet access for up to 253 personal computers. Network Address
Translation (NAT) protects you from hackers.
With minimum setup, you can install and use the router within minutes.

Key Features

The Model RP114 router provides the following features:
• Security
– Parental control of web browsing using URL keyword blocking
– Auditing and e-mail reporting of web browsing activities
– Blocking can be scheduled by day and time
– Network Address Translation (NAT) hides local PCs from the Internet

Introduction

Chapter 1
Introduction
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