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NETGEAR RM356 Installation Manual

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  • Page 2: Start Here

    Start Here Product Illustrations ™ Congratulations on your purchase of a NETGEAR Model RM356 Modem Router. ® These instructions show you how to configure your Windows PC network and your NETGEAR router for basic Internet access through an Internet service provider (ISP). For more detailed information about installing your router or configuring advanced features, refer to Reference Guide for the Model RM356 Modem Router.

  • Page 3: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel Refer to this diagram to identify all of the ports on the router when you attempt to make any connections. The Model RM356 router has four UTP LAN ports for connecting to PCs or hubs and a Manager port for connecting to a management terminal (optional). The line port connects to your phone jack, and the phone port allows a phone or fax machine to share the phone line with the router.

  • Page 4: Setup And Preparation

    Setup and Preparation Telephone Line Checklist The Model RM356 Modem Router connects to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) using a standard analog voice line When ordering telephone service the following information should be verified: • Line Quality Though the modem is capable of 56 Kbps download performance, the condition of your telephone line and your local public telephone infrastructure may limit your actual data rate.

  • Page 5: Network Checklist

    DHCP function of the router, this IP address is assigned automatically by the router when the PCs are rebooted. Using Private Internet Protocol (IP) Addresses If you will be using the private addressing scheme recommended by NETGEAR, your IP addresses will be assigned as follows: •...

  • Page 6: Configuring Tcp/Ip Properties

    DHCP server and will assign the TCP/IP configuration information described in the previous section. Configuring TCP/IP Properties by DHCP If you will be using the configuration recommended by NETGEAR: Turn on the router. Be sure the router has been on for at least one minute before continuing to step 2.

  • Page 7: Verifying Tcp/Ip Properties

    Configuring TCP/IP Properties Manually If you choose not to configure your PC by DHCP, you must manually enter the following information in the TCP/IP Properties section of the Network Control Panel of your PC: • IP address and subnet mask (choose from your assigned IP addresses or private IP addresses) •...
  • Page 8 Running FirstGear ™ To run the FirstGear configuration software: Install the FirstGear software on any PC with an Ethernet connection to the router by inserting the diskette and running the Setup program. Click on “Start” from the Windows tool bar. Click on “Run.”...

  • Page 9: Accessing The Internet

    Accessing the Internet When your router and PCs are configured correctly, your router places a call automatically whenever an application requires access to the Internet. The router also disconnects from the Internet when the connection has been idle for a period of time. It is not necessary for you to run a dialer application such as Dial-Up Networking to connect, log in, or disconnect.
  • Page 10 In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the Model RM356 Modem Router has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992.

  • Page 11: Customer Support

    France: 0800-90-2078 Japan: 0120-66-5402 Korea: 00308-11-0319 New Zealand: 0800-444-626 Sweden: 020-790086 United Kingdom: (44) 171-571-5120 U.S./Canada: 800-211-2069 Internet/World Wide Web The NETGEAR Web page is at http://NETGEAR.baynetworks.com Defective or damaged merchandise can be returned to your point-of-sale rep- resentative. *M2-RM356NA-0*...

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