NETGEAR RM356 User Manual 2

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Congratulations on your purchase of a NETGEAR™ Model RM356 Modem Router.
These instructions show you how to configure your Windows

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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

Guide for the Model RM356 Modem Router

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Reference

Front Panel of the Router

The front panel of the Model RM356 router contains status LEDs. Refer to the illustration and
table below for descriptions of the LEDs on the front panel of the router.

LAN LEDs MODEM LEDs

MODEL

kbps

56

Remote Access

Modem Router

PWR TEST COL 1

23 CDOH TD4 RD

Test LED

Power LED

Front Panel of the Model RM356 Modem Router

MODEMLAN

RM356

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Label

PWR (Power)
TEST Blinking/Off The router is functioning properly. This LED blinks during

LAN
COL (Collision) Blinking Data collision is occurring on the LAN.
1-4 On The numbered LAN port is synchronized with an attached

MODEM
OH (Off Hook) On The modem is in use.

CD
(Carrier Detect)

TX (Transmit) Blinking Data is being transmitted on the MODEM port.
RX (Receive) Blinking Data is being received on the MODEM port.

Activity Description

On Power is supplied to the router.

initialization and then turns off.

device.

Blinking Data is being received on the LAN port.

On A valid carrier is present on the line.

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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

16VAC

LAN

4321

UTP LAN
ports

MANAGER

RJ-45
Manager port

LINE PHONE

Phone
port

Rear Panel of the Model RM356 Modem Router

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Hardware Installation

Hardware Installation

Refer to the following illustration for installing and connecting your Model RM356 Modem
Router. Configuration by FirstGear is performed from a PC attached to a LAN port. The network
manager terminal is only necessary for installing software upgrades.

Wall

connection

16VAC

LAN

4321

MANAGER

LINE PHONE 1

AC power
adapter

Phone or other
analog devices

PCs
or hubs

Network
manager
(optional)

Installing the Model RM356 Modem Router

Model RM356 Modem Router Installation Guide

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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
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 rules limit the data rate to 53 Kbps in the United States.
– The use of repeaters between your premises and the central office will limit your

performance to 33 Kbps.

If your data rate is substantially less than 50 Kbps, you may want to consult your telephone
company regarding the quality of your line.

• Calling Line Identification (CLID)

If you require CLID for security, you must order CLID for your line from your local carrier.

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When ordering telephone service

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the following information

ISP Checklist

If you will be contracting with an Internet service provider (ISP) for Internet access, you must
choose between a single-user account and a multiuser LAN account. You can connect a multiuser
network through a single-user account by using the Network Address Translator (NAT) feature of
your router.

Single-User Account

In a single-user account, you are assigned only one registered Internet Protocol (IP) address. This
address may be a permanent fixed address or it may be a different address assigned dynamically
each time you log in to the account. The NAT feature of your router will map the IP addresses of
your network to this address for accessing the Internet. Some applications may be incompatible
with NAT.

LAN Account

In a LAN account, you will be assigned a registered IP address for your router and one for each
PC or workstation in your local network. A LAN account is typically more expensive than a
single-user account.

Account Information

Your ISP should give you the following basic information for your account whether it is a single­user or LAN account:

• A local phone number for accessing the ISP

• A login name

• A password

• IP address(es) unless dynamically assigned

• DNS server IP address(es) of the ISP

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