NETGEAR RP614 v4 User Manual
RP614v4 Cable/DSL
Router Reference Manual
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
202-10167-01v1.1
June 2008
© 2008 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. June 2008.
Trademarks
NETGEAR is a trademark of Netgear, Inc.
Microsoft, Windows, and Wi ndow s NT are registered trademar ks 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.
NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit
layout(s) described herein.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency
Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruct ions, may cause harmf ul interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance
This is to certify that the RP614v4 Cable/DSL Router is shielded against the generation of radio interference in
accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a. Conformity is declared by the application
of EN 55 022 Class B (CISPR 22).
Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs
Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das RP614v4 Cable/DSL 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 wurde und es ist berechtigt, die Serie auf die Erfüllung der Vorschriften hin zu überprüfen.
Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer
It is hereby certified that the RP614v4 Cable/DSL Router has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out
in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example, test transmitters)
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in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the notes in the
operating instructions.
Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market
and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.
Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
This equipment is in the second category (information equipment to be used in a residential area or an adjacent area
thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing
Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential areas.
When used near a radio or TV receiver , it may become the cause of radio interference.
Read instructions for correct handling.
Customer Support
Refer to the Support Information Card that shipped with your RP614v4 Cable/DSL Router.
World Wide Web
NETGEAR maintains a W o rld Wide Web home page that you can access at the universal resource
locator (URL) http://www.netgear.com. A direct connection to the Internet and a Web browser
such as Internet Explorer or Netscape are required.
Product and Publication Details
Model Number: RP614v4
Publication Date: June 2008
Product Family: Router
Product Name: RP614v4 Cable/DSL Router
Home or Business Product: Home
Language: English
Publication Part Number: 202-10167-01v1.1
Publication Version Number: 3.1
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Contents
RP614v4 Cable/DSL Router Reference Manual
About This Manual
Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats .................................................................. ix
How to Use This Manual ...................................................................................................x
How to Print this Manual ....................................................................................................x
Chapter 1
Introduction
Package Contents ..........................................................................................................1-1
The Router’s Front Panel .........................................................................................1-2
The Router’s Rear Panel .........................................................................................1-3
Installing the RP614v4 router .........................................................................................1-3
Maintenance and Support .................................................. ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ..................1-4
Chapter 2
Content Filtering
Content Filtering Overview .............................................................................................2-1
Blocking Access to Internet Sites ...................................................................................2-2
Blocking Access to Internet Services .............................................................................2-3
Configuring a User Defined Service ... .... ... ... .......................................... ... ... .... ... ... ..2-5
Configuring Service Blocking by IP Address Range ................................................2-5
Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced .................................................................2-6
Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access ...............................................2-7
Configuring E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications ..........................................2-9
Chapter 3
Maintenance
Viewing Router Status Information ..................... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... .....................................3-1
Viewing a List of Attached Devices .................................................................................3-5
Configuration File Management ...... ... ... ... .... ..................................................................3-5
Restoring and Backing Up the Configuration ...........................................................3-6
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Erasing the Configuration .........................................................................................3-7
Upgrading the Router Software ......................................................................................3-7
Changing the Administrator Password ...........................................................................3-8
Chapter 4
Advanced Configuration of the Router
Configuring Port Triggering .............................................................................................4-1
Configuring for Port Forwarding to Local Servers ..........................................................4-4
Adding a Custom Service ................................ ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ..................................4-5
Editing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry ........................ ................................... .. 4-6
Local Web and FTP Server Example .......................................................................4-6
Multiple Computers for Internet Game Example ......................................................4-6
Configuring the WAN Setup Options ..............................................................................4-7
Setting Up a Default DMZ Server .............................. ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ...............4-7
Disabling the SPI Firewall ........................................................................................4-8
Responding to Ping on the Internet WAN Port .................................................... ..... 4-8
Setting the MTU Size ................................................... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ..................4-9
Using the LAN IP Setup Options ....................................................................................4-9
Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters ..........................................................4-10
Using the Router as a DHCP server ......................................................................4-11
Using Address Reservation ....................................................................................4-11
Using a Dynamic DNS Service .....................................................................................4-12
Configuring Static Routes .............................................................................................4-13
Enabling Remote Management Access .......................................................................4-16
Using Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) ........................................................................4-17
Chapter 5
Troubleshooting
Basic Functioning ...........................................................................................................5-1
Power Light Not On ..................................................................................................5-1
Lights Never Turn Off ...............................................................................................5-2
LAN or Internet Port Lights Not On ........................................... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ..5-2
Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface ..........................................................5-2
Troubleshooting the ISP Connection ..............................................................................5-3
Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility .................................................5-5
Testing the LAN Path to Your Router .......................................................................5-5
Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device .....................................5-6
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Restoring the Default Configuration and Password ............... .........................................5-7
Problems with Date and Time .........................................................................................5-7
Appendix A
Technical Specifications
Factory Default Settings ................................................................................................ A-1
General Specifications ................. .... .......................................... .................................... A-3
Appendix B
Related Documents
Index
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About This Manual
This section describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of this manual.
Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats
This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet
skills. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial
information is provided in the Appendices and on the Netgear website.
This guide uses the following typographical conventions:
Table 1. Typographical Conventions
italics Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names
bold User input
fixed Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses
This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages:
Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.
Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.
Warning: Ignoring this type of note may result in a malfunction or damage to the
equipment.
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Danger: This is a safety warning. Failure to take heed of this notice may result in
personal injury or death.
This manual is written for the RP614v4 router according to these specifications:
Table 2. Manual Scope
Product Version RP614v4 Cable/DSL Router
Manual Publication Date June 2008
v3.1 updated to correct maximum blocked sites entries count
Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Web site at
http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/RP614v4.asp.
How to Use This Manual
The HTML version of this manual includes the following:
• Buttons, and , for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one page
at a time
• A button that displays the table of contents and an button. Double-click on a
link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in the
manual.
• A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the product
model.
• Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters.
How to Print this Manual
To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options, according to your needs.
• Printing a Page in the HTML View.
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Each page in the HTML version of the manual is dedicated to a major topic. Use the Print
button on the browser toolbar to print the page contents.
• Printing a Chapter.
Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page.
— Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top right of any page in the chapter you want to
print. The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window.
— Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order to view and
print PDF files. The Acrobat reader is available on the Adobe Web site at
http://www.adobe.com.
— Click the print icon in the upper left of the window.
Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can
save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature.
• Printing the Full Manual.
Use the Complete PDF Manua l link at the top left of any page.
— Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the manual. The PDF
version of the complete manual opens in a browser window.
— Click the print icon in the upper left of the window.
Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can
save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature.
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Chapter 1
Introduction
This chapter lists the package contents for the RP614v4 Cable/DSL Router, describes the front and
rear panel layouts, and describes your NETGEAR maintenance and support benefits.
Package Contents
The product package should contain the following items:
• RP614v4 Cable/DSL Router.
•AC power adapter.
• Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable.
• Resource CD, including:
— This guide.
— The Installation Guide
— Application Notes and other helpful information.
• Registration and Warranty Card.
• Support Information Card.
If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the
carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the router for repair.
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The Router’s Front Panel
The front panel of the RP614v4 router contains the status lights described below.
Figure 1-1
You can use the status lights to verify connections. Viewed from left to right, the table below
describes the lights on the front panel of the router.
Table 1-1. Status Light Descriptions
LED Activity Description
1. Power On Green Solid
Off
2. Test On
Off
3. Internet On—Amber
On—Green
Blink—Green
4. LAN On—Green
Blink—Green
On—Amber
Blink—Amber
Off
Power is supplied to the router.
Power is not supplied to the router.
The router is initializing or in the middle of a firmware upgrade.
The router is ready and running.
The Ethernet cable is connected but the router has not acquired an
Internet address.
The router has an Internet address.
Data is being transmitted or received by the Internet port.
The LAN (local area network) port is connected to a 100 Mbps device.
Data is being transmitted or received at 100 Mbps.
The Local port has detected link with a 10 Mbps device.
Data is being transmitted or received at 10 Mbps.
No link is detected on this port.
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Power
4 LAN Ports
Internet
Reset
4
32
1
Button
Port
The Router’s Rear Panel
The rear panel of the RP614v4 Cable/DSL Router contains these connections.
Figure 1-2
Viewed from left to right, the rear panel contains the following features:
• AC power adapter outlet for 5 V DC @ 1 A output, 5W maximum
• Factory Default Reset push button for Restoring the Default Configuration and Password
• Internet (WAN) Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem
• Four Local (LAN) 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for connecting the router to the local
computers
Installing the RP614v4 router
For installation instructions refer to the setup manual that came on the CD, or refer to one of the
online versions listed in the following table.
Table 1-1 . RP614v4 Cable/DSL Router Online Setup Manuals
Language Setup Manual URL
English
German
French
Italian
Introduction 1-3
http://documentation.netgear.com/rp614v4/enu/208-10044-01/index.html
http://documentation.netgear.com/rp614v4/deu/208-10045-01/index.html
http://documentation.netgear.com/rp614v4/fra/208-10046-01/index.html
http://documentation.netgear.com/rp614v4/ita/208-10049-01/index.html
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Table 1-1. RP614v4 Cable/DSL Router Online Setup Manuals (continued)
Language Setup Manual URL
Spanish
Dutch
Swedish
http://documentation/netgear.com/rp614v4/esp/208-10047-01/index.html
http://documentation.netgear.com/rp614v4/nld/208-10048-01/index.html
http://documentation.netgear.com/rp614v4/sve/208-10050-01/index.html
Maintenance and Support
NETGEAR offers the following features to help you maximize your use of the RP614v4 router:
• Flash memory for firmware upgrades
• Free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day
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Chapter 2
Content Filtering
This chapter describes how to use the content filtering features of the RP614v4 Cable/DSL Router
to protect your network. These features can be found by clicking on the Content Filtering heading
in the Main Menu of the browser interface.
Content Filtering Overview
The RP614v4 Cable/DSL Router provides you with Web content filtering options, plus browsing
activity reporting and instant alerts via e-mail. Parents and network administrators can establish
restricted access policies based on time of day, Web addresses and W eb address keywords. You can
also block Internet access by applications and services, such as chat or games.
To configure these features of your router, click on the subheadings under the Content Filtering
heading in the Main Menu of the browser interface at http://www.routerlogin.com. The
subheadings are described below:
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Blocking Access to Internet Sites
The RP614v4 router allows you to restrict access based on Web addresses and Web address
keywords. Up to 40 entries are supported in the Keyword list. The Block Sites menu is shown in
Figure 2-1 below:
Figure 2-1
To enable keyword blocking:
1. Select either “Per Schedule” or “Always”
2. Click Apply.
3. If you want to block by schedule, be sure to specify a time period in the Schedule menu , as
described in “Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced” on page 2-6.
To add a keyword or domain, type it in the Keyword box, click Add Keyword, then click Apply.
To delete a keyword or domain, select it from the list, click Delete Keyword, then click Apply.
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Keyword application examples:
• If the keyword “XXX” is specified, the URL <http://www .badstuff.com/xxx.html> is blocked.
• If the keyword “.com” is specified, only Web sites with other domain suffixes (such as .edu or
.gov) can be viewed.
• If you wish to block all Internet browsing access during a scheduled period , enter the keyword
“.” and set the schedule in the Schedule menu.
To specify a Trusted User:
1. Enter that computer’s IP address in the Trusted User box.
2. Click Apply.
You may specify one Trusted User, which is a computer that will be exempt from blocking and
logging. Since the Trusted User will be identified by an IP address, you should configure that
computer with a fixed IP address.
Blocking Access to Internet Services
The RP614v4 router allows you to block the use of certain Internet services by computers on your
network. This is called service blocking or port filtering. The Block Services menu is shown
below:
Figure 2-2
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Services are functions performed by server computers at the request of client computers. For
example, Web servers serve Web pages, time servers serve time and date information, and game
hosts serve data about other players’ moves. When a computer on your network sends a request for
service to a server computer on the Internet, the requested service is identified by a service or port
number. This number appears as the destination port number in the transmitted IP packets. For
example, a packet that is sent with destination port number 80 is an HTTP (Web server) request.
To enable service blocking:
1. Select either Per Schedule or Always
2. Click Apply.
3. If you want to block by schedule, be sure to specify a time period in the Schedule menu , as
described in “Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced” on page 2-6.
To specify a service for blocking:
1. Click Add. The Add Services menu will appear, as shown below:
Figure 2-3
2. From the Service Type list, select the application or service to be allowed or blocked. The list
already displays several common services, but you are not limited to these choices. To add any
additional services or applications that do not already appear, select User Defined.
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Configuring a User Defined Service
To define a service, first you must determine which port number or range of numbers is used by
the application. The service numbers for many common protocols are defined by the Internet
Engineering Task Force (IETF) and published in RFC1700, “Assigned Numbers.” Service
numbers for other applications are typically chosen from the range 1024 to 65535 by the authors of
the application. This information can usually be determined by contacting the publisher of the
application or from user groups of newsgroups.
1. Enter the Starting Port and Ending Port numbers. If the application uses a single port number,
enter that number in both boxes.
2. If you know that the application uses either TCP or UDP, select the appropriate protocol. If
you are not sure, select Both.
Configuring Service Blocking by IP Address Range
Under “Filter Services For”, you can block the specified service for a single computer, a range of
computers (having consecutive IP addresses), or all computers on your network.
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