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Start Here Start Here Product Illustrations Production 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. Front Panel of the Router
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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. AC adapter outlet Line port LAN MANAGER LINE PHONE 16VAC 4321 UTP LAN RJ-45 Phone ports Manage
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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. For example: – FCC
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Network Checklist The Model RM356 Modem Router uses the Internet Protocol (IP). The IP configuration has the following requirements: • All PCs must have TCP/IP manually installed and manually selected as the networking pro- tocol. See “Configuring TCP/IP” for further instructions. • All PCs and the router must be assigned IP addresses. If your ISP or network administrator has not assigned these, use private addresses as described below. If you are using the default Dynamic Host Co
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Configuring TCP/IP Configuring TCP/IP Configuring Windows 95 for IP Networking All PCs must have an Ethernet network adapter card installed and must have the TCP/IP networking protocol installed and configured as their networking protocol. TCP/IP installation must be done manually as described here. ® To configure Microsoft Windows 95 for IP networking: 1. Click on “Start” from the Windows tool bar (located at the bottom of the screen). 2. Select “Settings.” 3. Select “Control
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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) • Gateway (enter the IP address of the router) • DNS server addresses (enter IP addresses provided by your ISP) Verifying TCP/IP Properties After your PC has been configured and rebooted,
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Running FirstGear Running FirstGear ™ To run the FirstGear configuration software: 1. Install the FirstGear software on any PC with an Ethernet connection to the router by inserting the diskette and running the Setup program. a. Click on “Start” from the Windows tool bar. b. Click on “Run.” c. Type a:setup d. Click on “OK” in the Run window. e. Follow the setup instructions. Be sure the router has been on for at least one minute before launching FirstGear. 2. Double
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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. These functions are performed by the router as needed. To access the Internet
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