NETGEAR RT311 Reference Manual page 6

Chapter 2
Installing and Connecting the Router
Package Contents ..........................................................................................................2-1
Local Network Hardware Requirements .........................................................................2-2
Router Description ..........................................................................................................2-3
Connecting the Router ....................................................................................................2-5
Connecting to your Local Ethernet Network ............................................................2-5
Connecting the Model RT311 router to your Local Area Network .....................2-6
Connecting the Model RT314 router to your Local Area Network .....................2-6
Connecting to the Internet ........................................................................................2-6
Connecting the Serial Cable (Optional) ....................................................................2-7
Connecting the Power Adapter ................................................................................2-7
Verifying Power .........................................................................................................2-7
Chapter 3
Preparing Your Network
Preparing the PCs for IP Networking ..............................................................................3-1
Configuring Windows 95 or Windows 98 for IP Networking .....................................3-2
Configuring TCP/IP Properties .................................................................................3-4
Verifying TCP/IP Properties .....................................................................................3-5
Your Internet Account .....................................................................................................3-5
Login Protocols ........................................................................................................3-5
Account Information .................................................................................................3-6
Obtaining Configuration Information After the ISP Configures Your PC ...................3-6
Sharing the Internet Connection .....................................................................................3-7
Configuration Methods ...................................................................................................3-7
Chapter 4
Using Your Browser for Configuring the Router
Configuring for Internet Access ......................................................................................4-1
Other Features of the Browser Interface .........................................................................4-7
Chapter 5
Using the Manager Interface for Initial Router Configuration
Connecting for Configuration ..........................................................................................5-1
Connecting Through a Serial Port ............................................................................5-2
Connecting Through a Telnet Connection ................................................................5-2
Using the Manager Interface ..........................................................................................5-4
Turning on Power to the Router ................................................................................5-4
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