NETGEAR RH340 Reference Manual page 6

Chapter 2
Hardware Installation
Package Contents ..........................................................................................................2-1
Local Network Hardware Checklist .................................................................................2-2
Router Connection ..........................................................................................................2-2
Installing the Model RH340 Router ..........................................................................2-5
Connecting the Serial Cable (Optional) ....................................................................2-6
Connecting to the ISDN Port ....................................................................................2-6
Connecting the Ethernet Cable ................................................................................2-6
Connecting a Telephone, Fax, or Modem ................................................................2-6
Connecting the Power Adapter ................................................................................2-6
Chapter 3
Preparing Your Network
ISDN Services Checklist .................................................................................................3-1
Local Network Software Checklist ..................................................................................3-2
Configuring Windows 95 or Windows 98 for IP Networking .....................................3-3
Configuring TCP/IP Properties .................................................................................3-5
Verifying TCP/IP Properties .....................................................................................3-5
ISP Checklist ..................................................................................................................3-6
Chapter 4
Configuring the Router Using FirstGear
Overview of FirstGear Configuration Wizard ..................................................................4-1
Installation of FirstGear Configuration Wizard ................................................................4-2
Launching FirstGear .......................................................................................................4-3
ISDN Line Information ..............................................................................................4-4
ISDN Test .................................................................................................................4-6
ISP Information ........................................................................................................4-8
ISP Test ..................................................................................................................4-10
Configuration Complete .........................................................................................4-12
Accessing the Internet ...........................................................................................4-13
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