NETGEAR RT311, RT314 User Manual
Reference Guide for the Model RT311 and RT314 Internet Access Gateway Routers
NETGEAR,Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Phone 1-888-NETGEAR
SM-RT311NA-5
July 2001
© 2001 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.
Trademarks
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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/orreliability, NETGEAR reserves the rightto
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 instructions, may cause harmful 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 Model RT311 and RT314 Internet Access Gateway Routers are shielded against the generation
of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, A rticle 4a. Conformity is
declared by the application of EN 55 022 Class B (CISPR 22).
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Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs
Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das Model RT311 and RT314 Internet Access Gateway Routers 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
Anmerkungenin 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 Model RT311 and RT314Internet Access Gateway Routers have 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) 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 Model RT311 or RT314 Internet Access Gateway Router.
World Wide Web
NETGEAR maintains a World 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.
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Contents
About This Guide
Technical Support ............................................................................................................ xv
Related Publications ........................................................................................................ xv
Typographical Conventions ............................................................................................xvii
Special Message Formats ..............................................................................................xvii
Chapter 1
Introduction
About the Router ............................................................................................................1-1
Key Features ..................................................................................................................1-1
Autosensing 10/100 Ethernet ...................................................................................1-3
TCP/IP ......................................................................................................................1-3
Security ....................................................................................................................1-4
Easy Installation and Management ..........................................................................1-4
Maintenance and Support ........................................................................................1-5
Chapter 2
SettingUptheHardware
Package Contents ..........................................................................................................2-1
Local Network Hardware Requirements .........................................................................2-2
PC Requirements ..............................................................................................2-2
Access Device Requirement .............................................................................2-2
The Router’s Front Panel ...............................................................................................2-3
The Router’s Rear Panel ................................................................................................2-5
Connecting the Router ....................................................................................................2-6
Connecting to your Local Ethernet Network .............................................................2-6
Connecting the Model RT311 router to your Local Area Network .....................2-6
Connecting the Model RT314 router to your Local Area Network .....................2-6
Connecting to Your Internet Access Device .............................................................2-7
Connecting the Serial Cable (Optional) ....................................................................2-7
Connecting the Power Adapter ................................................................................2-8
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Verifying Power ........................................................................................................2-8
Chapter 3
Preparing Your Network
Preparing Your Personal Computers for IP Networking .................................................3-1
Configuring Windows 95 or later for IP Networking ........................................................3-2
Configuring TCP/IP Properties .................................................................................3-4
Verifying TCP/IP Properties (Windows) ...................................................................3-4
Configuring the Macintosh for IP Networking .................................................................3-5
Verifying TCP/IP Properties (Macintosh) ..................................................................3-6
Your Internet Account .....................................................................................................3-7
Login Protocols ........................................................................................................3-7
Account Information .................................................................................................3-7
Obtaining ISP Configuration Information (Windows) .........................................3-8
Obtaining ISP Configuration Information (Macintosh) .......................................3-9
Ready for Configuration ................................................................................................3-10
Chapter 4
Initial Configuration of the Router
Configuring for Internet Access ......................................................................................4-1
Chapter 5
Advanced Configuration of the Router
System Settings ..............................................................................................................5-1
System Tab ..............................................................................................................5-1
Dynamic DNS ...........................................................................................................5-2
Password .................................................................................................................5-2
LAN Setup ......................................................................................................................5-3
DHCP .......................................................................................................................5-3
LAN TCP/IP ..............................................................................................................5-4
Configuring for Port Forwarding to Local Servers ..........................................................5-6
Local Web and FTP Server Example ................................................................5-7
Local Game Host or Videoconference Example ................................................5-8
Static Routes ..................................................................................................................5-8
Static Route Example .............................................................................................5-10
Chapter 6
Maintenance
System Status .................................................................................................................6-1
DHCP Table ....................................................................................................................6-4
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Software Upgrade ...........................................................................................................6-4
Configuration File Management .....................................................................................6-5
Restore and Backup the Configuration ....................................................................6-5
Erase the Configuration ...........................................................................................6-5
Chapter 7
Using the Manager Interface for Initial Router Configuration
Connecting for Configuration ..........................................................................................7-1
Connecting Through a Serial Port ............................................................................7-2
Connecting Through a Telnet Connection ................................................................7-2
Using the Manager Interface ..........................................................................................7-4
Turning on Power to the Router ...............................................................................7-4
Navigating the Manager ...........................................................................................7-6
Manager Menu Summary .........................................................................................7-6
General Setup Menu ................................................................................................7-8
WAN Setup ..............................................................................................................7-9
LAN Setup ..............................................................................................................7-10
LAN Port Filter Setup Menu .............................................................................7-10
TCP/IP and DHCP Setup ................................................................................7-11
Manager Password Setup ......................................................................................7-13
Chapter 8
Using the Manager Interface to Configure the Router for Internet Access
Internet Access Configuration ........................................................................................8-1
Remote Node Setup Menu .......................................................................................8-3
Editing IP Options ...........................................................................................................8-6
Editing Filter Sets ...........................................................................................................8-8
Configuration for Local Servers ....................................................................................8-10
Setting Static Routes ....................................................................................................8-11
Dynamic DNS ...............................................................................................................8-14
Chapter 9
Using the Manager Interface for System Maintenance
System Status .................................................................................................................9-1
Terminal Baud Rate ........................................................................................................9-4
Log and Trace .................................................................................................................9-4
View Error Log .........................................................................................................9-4
Syslog and Accounting .............................................................................................9-5
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Diagnostic Menu .............................................................................................................9-6
Back Up and Restore Configuration ...............................................................................9-8
Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration with a Serial Connection ...................9-8
Backing Up and Restoring the Configuration Using FTP .........................................9-9
Software Update .............................................................................................................9-9
Updating Router Software Using a Serial Connection .............................................9-9
Updating Router Software Using FTP ....................................................................9-10
Command Interpreter Mode .........................................................................................9-11
Remote Management ...................................................................................................9-11
Chapter 10
Configuring Filters
Router Filter Structure ..................................................................................................10-1
Configuring a Filter Set .................................................................................................10-2
Configuring a Filter Rule ...............................................................................................10-6
TCP/IP Filter Rule ..................................................................................................10-6
Generic Filter Rule .................................................................................................10-9
Applying a Filter Set ...................................................................................................10-10
Default Filters .............................................................................................................10-11
Filter 1: NetBIOS_WAN ........................................................................................10-11
Filter 2: NetBIOS_LAN .........................................................................................10-11
Filter 3: TEL_FTP_WEB_WAN ............................................................................10-11
Chapter 11
Troubleshooting
Basic Functioning .........................................................................................................11-1
PWR LED Not On ..................................................................................................11-1
Test LED Never Blinks or LED Stays On ................................................................11-2
LNK/ACT LEDs Not On ..........................................................................................11-2
Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface ........................................................11-2
Troubleshooting the ISP Connection ............................................................................11-3
Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility ...............................................11-5
Testing the LAN Path to Your Router .....................................................................11-5
Testing the Path from Your PC to a Remote Device ..............................................11-7
Troubleshooting the Manager Interface ........................................................................11-7
Restoring the Default Configuration and Password ......................................................11-8
Using a Serial Connection ......................................................................................11-8
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Using FTP ..............................................................................................................11-9
Appendix A
Technical Specifications
General Specifications ................................................................................................... A-1
Appendix B
Network and Routing Basics
Basic Router Concepts .................................................................................................. B-1
What is a Router? ................................................................................................... B-1
Routing Information Protocol ................................................................................... B-2
IP Addresses and the Internet ................................................................................. B-2
Netmask .................................................................................................................. B-4
Subnet Addressing .................................................................................................. B-5
Private IP Addresses ............................................................................................... B-7
Single IP Address Operation Using NAT ................................................................. B-8
MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol ................................................. B-9
Domain Name Server .............................................................................................. B-9
IP Configuration by DHCP .................................................................................... B-10
Ethernet Cabling .......................................................................................................... B-10
Uplink Switches and Crossover Cables .................................................................B-11
Cable Quality ..........................................................................................................B-11
Glossary
Index
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Figure 2-1. RT311 Front Panel ...................................................................................2-3
Figure 2-2. RT314 Front Panel ...................................................................................2-3
Figure 2-3. RT311 Rear Panel ...................................................................................2-5
Figure 2-4. RT314 Rear Panel ...................................................................................2-5
Figure 4-1. Login window ...........................................................................................4-2
Figure 4-2. Browser-based configuration main menu ................................................4-2
Figure 4-3. Browser-based Setup Wizard, first screen ...............................................4-3
Figure 4-4. Browser-based Setup Wizard, second screen .........................................4-4
Figure 4-5. Browser-based Setup Wizard, third screen .............................................4-5
Figure 5-1. LAN Setup Menu ......................................................................................5-3
Figure 5-2. Port Forwarding Menu .............................................................................5-6
Figure 5-3. S tatic Route Summary Table ....................................................................5-8
Figure 5-4. Static Route Entry and Edit Menu ............................................................5-9
Figure 5-5. S tatic Route Example .............................................................................5-11
Figure 6-1. System Status screen ..............................................................................6-1
Figure 6-2. Router Statistics screen ...........................................................................6-3
Figure 6-3. DHCP Table .............................................................................................6-4
Figure 7-1. S tart-up Display ........................................................................................7-4
Figure 7-2. Manager Main Menu ................................................................................7-5
Figure 7-3. Menu 1 - General Setup ...........................................................................7-8
Figure 7-4. Menu 2 - WAN Setup ...............................................................................7-9
Figure 7-5. Menu 3 - LAN Setup ..............................................................................7-10
Figure 7-6. Menu 23 - System Password .................................................................7-14
Figure 8-1. Menu 4 - Internet Access Setup ...............................................................8-2
Figure 8-2. Menu 11.1 - Remote Node Profile ............................................................8-4
Figure 8-3. Menu 11.3 - Remote Node Network Layer Options .................................8-6
Figure 8-4. Menu 21 - Filter Set Configuration ...........................................................8-8
Figure 8-5. Menu 11.5 - Remote Node Filters ............................................................8-9
Figure 8-6. Menu 15 - SUA Server Setup ................................................................8-11
Figure 8-7. IP Static Routing Table Example ............................................................8-12
Figure 8-8. Menu 12.1 - Edit IP Static Route ............................................................8-13
Figure 8-9. Menu 1.1 - Configure Dynamic DNS ......................................................8-14
Figure 9-1. Menu 24 - System Maintenance ..............................................................9-2
Figure 9-2. Menu 24.1 - System Maintenance - Status ..............................................9-2
Figure 9-3. Menu 24.4 - System Maintenance - Diagnostic .......................................9-7
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Figure 10-1. Menu 21 - Filter Set Configuration .........................................................10-2
Figure 10-2. Menu 21.1 - Filter Rules Summary ........................................................10-3
Figure 10-3. Menu 21.1.1 - TCP/IP Filter Rule ...........................................................10-5
Figure B-1. Three Main Address Classes .................................................................. B-3
Figure B-2. Example of Subnetting a Class B Address ............................................. B-5
Figure B-3. Single IP Address Operation Using NAT ................................................ B-8
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Table 2-1. LED Descriptions .....................................................................................2-4
Table 5-1. Dynamic DNS configuration fields ...........................................................5-2
Table 5-2. DHCP Setup Fields .................................................................................5-4
Table 5-3. LAN TCP/IP Setup Fields .......................................................................5-4
Table 5-4. Port Table Entries (Example) ...................................................................5-7
Table 5-5. Edit IP Static Route Fields ......................................................................5-9
Table 6-1. Menu 3.2 - System Status Fields .............................................................6-2
Table 6-2. Router Statistics Fields ...........................................................................6-3
Table 7-1. Manager Menu Commands ....................................................................7-6
Table 7-2. Manager Menu Summary .......................................................................7-6
Table 7-3. WAN Setup Fields ...................................................................................7-9
Table 7-4. Menu 3.1 - LAN Port Filter Setup Fields ................................................7-11
Table 7-5. Menu 3.2 - TCP/IP and DHCP Setup Fields .........................................7-12
Table 8-1. Remote Node Profile Fields ....................................................................8-4
Table 8-2. Remote Node Network Layer Options Fields ..........................................8-7
Table 8-3. Remote Node Filters Fields .....................................................................8-9
Table 8-4. Edit IP Static Route Fields ....................................................................8-13
Table 8-5. Dynamic DNS Configuration Fields ......................................................8-15
Table 9-1. System Maintenance Status ....................................................................9-3
Table 9-2. System Maintenance Status Fields .........................................................9-3
Table 9-3. System Maintenance - Log and Trace Fields ..........................................9-4
Table 9-4. System Maintenance - Syslog and Accounting Fields .............................9-5
Table 9-5. System Maintenance - Diagnostic Fields .................................................9-7
Table 10-1. Abbreviations Used in Menu 21.1 - Filter Rules Summary ...................10-3
Table 10-2. Abbreviations Used if Filter Type Is IP ...................................................10-4
Table 10-3. Abbreviations Used if Filter Type Is GEN ...............................................10-4
Table 10-4. TCP/IP Filter Rule Fields ......................................................................10-7
Table 10-5. Generic Filter Rule Fields .....................................................................10-9
Table B-1. Netmask Notation Translation Table for One Octet ................................. B-6
Table B-2. Netmask Formats .................................................................................... B-6
Table B-3. UTP Ethernet cable wiring, straight-through ......................................... B-10
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About This Guide
Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR™Model RT311 or RT314 Internet Access
Gateway Router.
The Model RT311 and RT314 Internet Access Gateway Routers provide connection f or 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.
Note: If you are unfamiliarwith networkingand routing, refer to Appendix B, “Network
andRoutingBasics,” to become more familiar with the terms and procedures used in this
manual.
Technical Support
For help with any technical issues, contact Customer Support at 1-888-NETGEAR, or visit us on
the Web at www.NETGEAR.com. The NETGEAR Web site includes an extensive knowledge
base, answers to frequently asked questions, and a means for submitting technical questions
online.
Related Publications
As you read this document, you may be directed to various RFC documents for further
information. An RFC is a Request For Comment (RFC) published by the Internet Engineering
Task Force (IETF), an open organization that defines the architecture and operation of the Internet.
The RFC documents outline and define the standard protocols and procedures for the Internet. The
documents are listed on the World Wide Web at www.ietf.org and are mirrored and indexed at
many other sites worldwide.
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For more information about address assignment, refer to the IETF documents RFC 1597, Address
Allocation for Private Internets, and RFC 1466, Guidelines for Management of IP Address Space.
For more information about IP address translation, refer to RFC 1631, The IP Network Address
Translator (NAT).
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Typographical Conventions
This guide uses the following typographical conventions:
italics Book titles and UNIX file, command, and directory names.
courier font Screen text, user-typed command-line entries.
Initial Caps Menu titles and window and button names.
[Enter] Named keys in text are shown enclosed in square brackets. The notation
[Enter] is used for the Enter key and the Return key.
[Ctrl]+C Two or more keys that must be pressed simultaneously are shown in text
linked with a plus (+) sign.
ALL CAPS DOS file and directory names.
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.
Caution: This format is used to highlight information that will help you prevent
equipment failure or loss of data.
Warning: This format is used to highlight information about the possibility of injury or
equipment damage.
Danger: This format is used to alert you that there is the potential for incurring an
electrical shock if you mishandle the equipment.
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Chapter 1
Introduction
This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR Model RT311 and RT314 Internet Access
Gateway Routers and discusses planning considerations for installation.
About the Router
The Model RT311 or RT314 Internet Access Gateway Router connects your local area network
(LAN) to the Internet through an external single-user access device such as a cable modem or DSL
modem.
When personal computers (PCs) on the LAN need to communicate with locations on the Internet,
the PCs send requests to the router. The router translates those requests so that the requests appear
to originate from a single PC, rather than from a network of PCs. The router delivers the requests
to the external access device for transmission to the Internet.
Key Features
The Model RT311 and RT314 Internet Access Gateway Routers are flexible, high-performance,
easy-to-use routers. These routers provide a cost-effective solution for connecting your entire
network to a single-user broadband line, such as a cable modem or DSL modem. With minimum
setup, you can install and use the router within minutes to meet the networking requirements of
your LAN.
The Model RT311 and RT314 Internet Access Gateway Routers provide the following features:
• Ethernet LAN connection at 10 megabits per second (Mbps) or 100 Mbps
– Internal four port 10/100 switch (Model RT314 router)
– Single 10/100 port (Model RT311 router)
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– Autosensing for Ethernet (10BASE-T) or Fast Ethernet (100BASE-Tx) transmissions
– Half-duplex or full-duplex operation
• Ethernet c onnection to a wide area network (WAN) device, such as a cable modem or DSL
modem
– RJ-45 interface allowing connection to a 10BASE-T device
• Protocol Support
–IProuting
– Dynamic extended Network Address Translation (NAT+) with port forwarding for
operation with a single static or dynamic IP address
– Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server for dynamically assigning
network configuration information to PCs on the LAN
– DHCP client for dynamically obtaining configuration information from the Internet
Service Provider (ISP)
– DNS Proxy for simplified configuration
– PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) support
• Login capability
– Automatically executes user login for RoadRunner cable modem service or PPP over
Ethernet accounts
• Easy installation and management
– Easy, web-based setup for configuration of most features
– Built-in Manager interface for configuration of advanced features, accessible by serial
terminal or Telnet Protocol
•Security
– Network Address Translation (NAT) hides local PCs from the Internet
– Powerful packet filtering capabilities
– Incoming port forwarding for specific services
• Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of status and activity
• Flash EPROM for firmware upgrade
• Five-year warranty
• Free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day
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Autosensing 10/100 Ethernet
The Model RT311 and RT314 routers connect to either a 10 Mbps standard Ethernet network or a
100 Mbps Fast Ethernet network. The local LAN interface is autosensing and is capable of
full-duplex operation.
TCP/IP
The Model RT311 and RT314 routers support the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP).
For further information about TCP/IP, refer to Appendix B, “Network and Routing Basics.”
• IP Address Masquerading by Dynamic NAT+
The Model RT311 and RT314 routers allow several networked PCs to share an Internet
account using only a single IP address, which may be statically or dynamically assigned by
your Internet service provider (ISP). This technique, an extension of Network Address
Translation (NAT), is also known as IP address masquerading and allows the use of an
inexpensive single-user ISP account.
• Port Forwarding with NAT
Although NAT prevents Internet locations from directly accessing the PCs on the LAN, the
router allows incoming traffic to be forwarded to specific PCs based on the service port
number of the incoming request.
• Automatic Configuration of Attached PCs by DHCP
The Model RT311 and RT314 routers dynamically assign network configuration information,
including IP, gateway, and domain name server (DNS) addresses, to attached PCs on the LAN
using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). This feature greatly simplifies
configuration of LAN-attached PCs.
• DNS Proxy
When DHCP is enabled and no DNS addresses are specified, the router provides its own
address as a DNS server to the attached PCs. The router obtains actual DNS addresses from
the ISP during connection setup and forwards DNS requests from the LAN.
• PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE)
PPP over Ethernet is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over an always-on
connection by simulating a dial-up connection.
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Security
The Model RT311 and RT314 routers are equipped with several features designed to maintain
security, as described in this section.
• PCs Hidden by NAT
Network address translation (NAT) opens a temporary path to the Internet for requests
originating f rom the local network. Requests originating from outside the LAN are discarded,
preventing users outside the LAN from finding and directly accessing the PCs on the LAN.
• Packet Filtering
The Model RT311 and RT314 routers provide extensive packet filtering capabilities. Packets
are allowed or discarded based on their s ource or destination addresses, service port numbers,
or raw data patterns within the packet.
• Port-Address Translation
The Model RT311 and RT314 routers perform port-address translation. Requests originating
from outside the local network are allowed to reach particular local workstations based on the
type of service requested.
Easy Installation and Management
You can install, configure, and operate the Model RT311 or RT314 Internet Access Gateway
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
provided and online help documentation is built into the browser-based Web Management
Interface.
• Manager Interface
The Manager interface manages and configures the router through an easily understood screen
process. You can access this interface through the MANAGER port on the rear panel of the
router or from across the network, using a Telnet session. The Manager Interface provides
access to advanced features such as custom filters.
• Visual monitoring
The Model RT311 and RT314 routers’s front panel LEDs provide an easy way to monitor its
status and activity.
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Maintenance and Support
NETGEAR offers the following features to help you maximize your use of the Model RT311 and
RT314 routers:
• Flash EPROM for firmware upgrade
• Five-year warranty
Free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day
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Chapter 2
Setting Up the Hardware
This chapter describes the M odel RT311 or RT314 Internet Access Gateway Router hardware and
provides instructions for installing it.
Package Contents
The product package should contain the following items:
• Model RT311 or RT314 Internet Access Gateway Router
• AC power adapter, 12 V DC output
• Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable, straight-through wiring (white)
• Category 5 Ethernet cable, crossover wiring (red) (RT311 only)
• Model RT311 and RT314 Resource CD, including:
— This guide
— Application Notes
• Model RT311 and RT314 Internet Access Gateway Router Installation Guide
• 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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Local Network Hardware Requirements
The Model RT311 or RT314 Internet Access Gateway Router is intended for use in a network of
personal computers (PCs) that are interconnected by twisted-pair Ethernet cables.
PC Requirements
To install and run the Model RT311 and RT314 routers over your network of PCs, each PC must
have the f ollowing:
• An installed Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC).
• A connection to the network via a hub or switch. If all PCs on the network will not run at the
same speed (10 Mbps or 100 Mbps), you need to use a dual-speed hub or switch. The Model
RT314 router provides a 4-port switch capable of either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps operation.
Links operating at 100 Mbps must be connected with Category 5 cable.
Access Device Requirement
The shared broadband access device (cable modem or DSL modem) must provide a standard
10BASE-T Ethernet interface.
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The Router’s Front Panel
The front panels of the Model RT311 router (Figure 2-1) and Model RT314 router (Figure 2-2)
contain status LEDs.
Key:
1=PWR(Power)LED
2=TESTLED
3 = LO CAL LAN LNK/ACT (Link/ Activity) and 100 M LEDs
4 = INTERNET LNK/ACT (Link/Activity) LED
Figure 2-1. RT311 Front Panel
Key:
1=PWR(Power)LED
2=TESTLED
3 = LAN LNK/ACT (Link/Activity) and 100M LEDs
4 = INTERNET LNK/ACT (Link/Activity) LED
Figure 2-2. RT314 Front Panel
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You can use some of the LEDs to verify connections. Table 2-1 lists and describes each LED on
the front panel of the router. These LEDs are green when lit.
Table 2-1. LED Descriptions
Label Activity Description
PWR (Power) On
Off
TEST On
Off
Blinking
LOCAL
LNK/ACT
(Link/Activity)
100 (100 Mbps) On
INTERNET LNK/ACT
(Link/Activity)
On
Blinking
Off
On
Blinking
Power is supplied to the router.
Power is not supplied to the router.
The system is not ready or has failed to start up.
The system is ready and running.
The system is initializing.
The LAN port has detected a link with an attached device.
Data is being tranmitted or received by the LAN port.
The LAN is operating at 100 Mbps.
The LAN is operating at 10 Mbps.
The Internet port has detected a link with an attached device.
Data is being tranmitted or received by the Internet port.
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The Router’s Rear Panel
The rear panels of the Model RT311 router and Model RT314 router are shown in Figure 2-3 and
Figure 2-4. Refer to these diagrams to identify all the ports on the router when you attempt to make
any connections.
Key:
1 = Ground
2 = A C adapter outlet for connecting the AC adapter to the router
3 = Local Et hernet port for connecting the router to the local LAN
4 = Internet Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem
5 = RS-232 Manager port for connecting the router to the serial port of a PC
Figure 2-3. RT311 Rear Panel
Key:
1 = AC adapter outlet for connecting the AC adapter to the router
2 = Local Et hernet ports for connecting the router to the local PCs
3 = RS-232 M anager port for connecting the router to the serial port of a PC
4 = Internet Ethernet port for connecting the router to a cable or DSL modem
5 = Ground
Figure 2-4. RT314 Rear Panel
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Connecting the Router
Before using your router, you need to do the following:
• Connect your local Ethernet network to the LOCAL port(s) of the router (described next).
• Connect your cable or DSL modem to the INTERNET port of the router (see page 2-7).
• Connect the power adapter (see page 2-8).
Connecting to your Local Ethernet Network
Your local network will attach to the router port or ports m arked LOCAL. Because the Model
RT314 router includes a four-port switch while the Model RT311 router has a single port for
connection to your local network, the method of connection is different. Follow the procedure
below for your specific model.
The LOCAL ports of these routers are capable of operation at either 10 M bps (10BASE-T) or 100
Mbps (100BASE-Tx), depending on the Ethernet interface of the attached PC, hub, or switch. For
any connection which will operate at 100 Mbps, you must use a Category 5 (CAT5) rated cable,
such as the white Ethernet cable included with the router.
Connecting the Model RT311 router to your Local Area Network
The Model RT311 router has a single port for connection to your local network. This port is wired
as a host rather than a hub, and is intended to connect to a hub or switch in your network. To
connect the Model RT311 router to your LAN:
• Connect the LOCAL port of the router to your existing Ethernet hub or switch using the white
straight-through Ethernet cable shipped with your router.
To connect the router to a single PC:
• Connect the LOCAL port of the router to the Ethernet port of your PC using the red Ethernet
crossover cable shipped with your router.
If the Ethernet port of your PC operates at 100 Mbps, you must use a Category 5 rated cable, such
as the red Ethernet cable included with the Model RT311 router.
Connecting the Model RT314 router to your Local Area Network
The Model RT314 router incorporates a four-port switch for connection to your local network. To
connect the Model RT314 router to your LAN:
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• Connect up to four PCs directly to any of the four LOCAL ports of the router using standard
Ethernet cables.
If your local network consists of more than four hosts, you will need to connect your router to
another hub or switch:
• Connect any LOCAL port of your Model RT314router to the UPLINK port of an Ethernet hub
or switch using standard Ethernet cable.
If the UPLINK port of your hub or switch is selectable for UPLINK or NORMAL operation,
be sure that UPLINK is selected. If the hub or switch does not contain an UPLINK port, you
can connect to one of its normal ports using an Ethernet crossover cable.
Connecting to Your Internet Access Device
To connect the router to the Internet (or WAN):
1. Connect the router’sINTERNET port to the 10BASE-T Ethernet port on your existing Internet
access device (your cable modem or DSL modem).
Note: The attached modem device must provide a standard 10BASE-T Ethernet connection. The
Model RT311 and RT314 routers do not include a cable for this connection. Instead, use the
Ethernet cable provided with your access device or any other standard 10BASE-T Ethernet cable.
If you are using a DSL modem, the modem’s connection to the phone line remains unchanged.
Note: The Ethernet cable supplied by your ISP for connecting to your cable or DSL modem may
be an Ethernet crossover cable rather than a straight-throughcable. It is important to use this cable
to connect the modem to your router, not to connect your PCs to your router.
Connecting the Serial Cable (Optional)
In normal operation, you will not need a serial connection to t he Manager port. This connection is
used:
• to configure your router using the Manager interface if you cannot use Telnet, or
• to restore the router to factory defaults if you have lost your Manager password.
To connect the serial cable:
1. Plug one end of the 9-pin RS-232 cable into the MANAGER port.
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2. Plug the other end into a serial port (such as COM1 or COM2) of your PC.
Note: You must use a 9-pin to 25-pin adapter if your PC has only a 25-pin port
available.
Connecting the Power Adapter
To connect the router to the power adapter:
1. Plug the connector of the power adapter into the 12 V DC adapter outlet on the rear panel of the
router.
2. Plug the other end of the adapter into a standard wall outlet.
3. Verify that the PWR LED on the router is lit.
Verifying Power
After connecting the power adapter to the router and a power source, the router powers on
automatically. Complete the following steps to verify that power is correctly applied to the router:
1. When power is first applied, verify that the PWR LED is on.
2. Verify that the TEST LED begins to blink within a few seconds.
3. After approximately 30 seconds, verify that:
a. The TEST LED is not lit.
b. The LOCAL LNK/ACT LEDs are lit for any local ports that are connected.
c. The INTERNET LNK/ACT LED is lit.
If a LNK/ACT LED is lit, a link has been established to the connected device.
4. If a LOCAL port is connected to a 100 Mbps device, verify that the 100 LED is lit.
You are now ready to begin configuration of your network, as described in the following chapter.
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