NETGEAR RT338 Reference Manual page 6

Basic Router Concepts ...................................................................................................1-6
What is a Router? ....................................................................................................1-6
Routing Information Protocol ....................................................................................1-7
IP Addresses and the Internet ..................................................................................1-7
Netmask ...................................................................................................................1-9
Subnet Addressing .................................................................................................1-10
Private IP Addresses ..............................................................................................1-12
Single IP Address Operation Using NAT ................................................................1-12
MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol ................................................1-14
Domain Name System Server ................................................................................1-14
IP Configuration by DHCP .....................................................................................1-15
Chapter 2
Installing and Connecting the Router
Package Contents ..........................................................................................................2-1
Local Network Requirements .........................................................................................2-2
Hardware Requirements ..........................................................................................2-2
Software Requirements ............................................................................................2-2
Router Description ..........................................................................................................2-3
Connecting the Serial Cable (Optional) ....................................................................2-6
Connecting to the ISDN Port ....................................................................................2-6
Connecting the Ethernet Cable ................................................................................2-6
Connecting the Model RT338 Router to a Single PC ........................................2-6
Connecting the Model RT338 Router to a Hub or Switch ..................................2-7
Connecting a Telephone, Fax Machine, or Modem ..................................................2-7
Connecting the Power Adapter ................................................................................2-7
Verifying Power ........................................................................................................2-8
Chapter 3
Preparing Your Network
ISDN Services Checklist .................................................................................................3-1
ISP Checklist ..................................................................................................................3-2
Single-User Account ................................................................................................3-2
LAN Account ............................................................................................................3-3
Account Information .................................................................................................3-3
Installing TCP/IP .............................................................................................................3-4
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