Preface; Purpose; Audience - NETGEAR RT311 Reference Manual

Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR
Gateway Router.
The Model RT311 and RT314 Internet Access Gateway Routers provide connection for multiple
personal computers (PCs) to the Internet through an external broadband access device (such as a
cable modem or DSL modem) that is normally intended for use by a single PC.

Purpose

This guide describes the features of the Model RT311 and RT314 Internet Access Gateway
Routers and provides installation and configuration instructions.

Audience

To configure and install the Model RT311 and RT314 routers, you should have the following
background and experience:
• Working knowledge of basic network concepts and terminology
• Working knowledge of the Windows environment
Note: If you are unfamiliar with basic routing concepts, refer to
and Routing
manual.

Preface

Basics," to become more familiar with the terms and procedures used in this
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