NETGEAR RT338 Reference Manual page 6

IP Addresses and the Internet .................................................................................1-6
Netmask ...................................................................................................................1-8
Subnet Addressing ...................................................................................................1-8
Private IP Addresses ..............................................................................................1-11
Single IP Address Operation Using NAT ................................................................1-11
MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol ................................................1-12
Domain Name System Server ................................................................................1-13
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) ....................................................................2-4
Connecting to the ISDN Port ....................................................................................2-5
Connecting the Ethernet Cable ................................................................................2-5
Connecting the Model RT338 Router to a Single PC ........................................2-5
Connecting the Model RT338 Router to a Hub or Switch ..................................2-5
Connecting a Telephone, Fax Machine, or Modem ..................................................2-5
Connecting the Power Adapter ................................................................................2-6
Verifying Power ........................................................................................................2-6
Chapter 3
Preparing Your Network
ISDN Services Checklist .................................................................................................3-1
European Services ...................................................................................................3-1
North American Services .........................................................................................3-1
ISP Checklist ..................................................................................................................3-3
Single-User Account ................................................................................................3-3
LAN Account ............................................................................................................3-3
Account Information .................................................................................................3-3
Installing TCP/IP .............................................................................................................3-4
Configuring TCP/IP .........................................................................................................3-4
Selecting IP Addresses for Your Network .......................................................................3-5
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