Summary of the content on the page No. 1
Reference Manual for the
Model RP614 v2 Web
Safe Router
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
SM-RP614NA-2
Version 4.12
February 2003
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
© 2002 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks NETGEAR is a trademark of Netgear, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. Statement of Conditions 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. NE
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B. Testsender) kann jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. Lesen Sie dazu bitte die Anmerkungen in der Betriebsanleitung. Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation wurde davon unterrichtet, daß dieses Gerät auf den Markt gebracht w
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
iv
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
Contents Preface About This Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Key Features of the Router ............................................................................................1-1 A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering ......................................................1-2 Security ....................................................................................................................1-2 Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink™ ............................
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
Chapter 3 Content Filtering Content Filtering Overview .............................................................................................3-1 Blocking Access to Internet Sites ...................................................................................3-2 Blocking Access to Internet Services .............................................................................3-3 Configuring a User Defined Service ........................................................................
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
Using the Router as a DHCP server ........................................................................5-8 Using Address Reservation ......................................................................................5-9 Using a Dynamic DNS Service .......................................................................................5-9 Configuring Static Routes .............................................................................................5-10 Enabling Remote Management Acce
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
Domain Name Server ............................................................................................ B-10 IP Configuration by DHCP .....................................................................................B-11 Internet Security and Firewalls .....................................................................................B-11 What is a Firewall? .................................................................................................B-11 Stateful Packet Inspecti
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
Preface About This Manual ® Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router. The RP614 v2 router provides connection for multiple personal computers (PCs) to the Internet through an external broadband access device (such as a cable modem or DSL modem) that is normally intended for use by a single PC. Audience This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall,
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router Special Message Formats This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest. xii About This Manual
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router. Key Features of the Router The Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router with 4-port switch connects your local area network (LAN) to the Internet through an external access device such as a cable modem or DSL modem. The RP614 v2 router provides you with multiple Web content filtering options, plus browsing activity reporting and instant alerts -- both via e-mail. Parents and network administrators
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering Unlike simple Internet sharing NAT routers, the Model RP614 v2 is a true firewall, using stateful packet inspection to defend against hacker attacks. Its firewall features include: Denial of Service (DoS) protection. Automatically detects and thwarts DoS attacks such as Ping of Death, SYN Flood, LAND Attack, and IP Spoofing. Blocks unwanted traffic from the Internet to your LAN. Bloc
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink™ With its internal 4-port 10/100 switch, the Model RP614 v2 can connect to either a 10 Mbps standard Ethernet network or a 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet network. Both the LAN and WAN interfaces are autosensing and capable of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. TM The router incorporates Auto Uplink technology. Each Ethernet port will automatically sense whether the Ethernet cable plugged in
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router Easy Installation and Management You can install, configure, and operate the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router within minutes after connecting it to the network. The following features simplify installation and management tasks: Browser-based management. Browser-based configuration allows you to easily configure your router from almost any type of personal computer, such as Windows, Macintosh, or Linux. A user-friendly Setup Wizard is pr
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router The Router’s Front Panel The front panel of the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router (Figure 1-1) contains status LEDs. Figure 1-1: RP614 Front Panel You can use some of the LEDs to verify connections. Viewed from left to right, Table 2 describes the LEDs on the front panel of the router. These LEDs are green when lit. Table 2. LED Descriptions Label Activity Description On Power is supplied to the router. Off Power is not supplied to the rout
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router The Router’s Rear Panel The rear panel of the Model RP614 router (Figure Figure 1-2:) contains port connections. Figure 1-2: RP614 Rear Panel Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following features: Four Local (LAN) Ethernet ports for connecting the router to the local PCs Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem Factory Default Reset push button AC power adapter outlet 1-6 In
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
Chapter 2 Connecting the Router to the Internet This chapter describes how to set up the router on your local area network (LAN) and connect to the Internet. You find out how to configure your Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router for Internet access using the Setup Wizard, or how to manually configure your Internet connection. What You Will Need Before You Begin You need to prepare these three things before you begin: 1. Have active Internet service such as that provided by an cable or DSL broadban
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router For the initial connection to the Internet and configuration of your router, you will need to connect a computer to the router which is set to automatically get its TCP/IP configuration from the router via DHCP. Note: For help with DHCP configuration, please refer to Appendix C, “Preparing Your Network”. The cable or DSL modem broadband access device must provide a standard 10 Mbps (10BASE-T) or 100 Mbps (100BASE-TX) Ethernet interface.
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router Worksheet to Record Your Internet Connection Information Print this page. Fill in the configuration parameters from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). ISP Login Name: The login name and password are case sensitive and must be entered exactly as given by your ISP. For AOL customers, the login name is their primary screen name. Some ISPs use your full e-mail address as the login name. The Service Name is not required by all ISPs. If yo
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
Reference Manual for the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router Connecting the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router This section provides instructions for connecting the RP614 v2 router. Also, the Model RP614 v2 Resource CD included with your router contains an animated Installation Assistant to help you through this procedure. Procedure: Connecting the Router There are three steps to connecting your router: 1. Connect the router to your network 2. Log in to the router 3. Connect to the Internet Follow t
