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Introduction Cable/DSL Web Safe Router Gateway RP614 Thank you for purchasing a NETGEAR RP614 Cable/DSL Web Safe Router Gateway. With this router you can have secure Internet access through a high-speed DSL or cable modem and share the single modem with several computers. This installation guide shows you how to connect the router and configure it and your computers for secure Internet access. Setup is easy—follow the instructions in this guide and your system will be up and running quickly.
What’s in the Box Cable/DSL Web Safe Router Gateway RP614 Power adapter Model RP614 Resource CD, installation guide, ISP guide, support information card & warranty/registration card Stand Category 5 100 Mbps Ethernet cable When you open the box, verify that you received everything. The package includes: • RP614 Cable/DSL Web Safe Router Gateway • AC power adapter • Vertical stand • Ethernet patch cable • RP614 Resource CD, including a full Reference Manual and Installation Assistant.
1 Gather Configuration Information for Your Working Connection to the Internet Before installing the RP614 router, you should have an external DSL or cable modem with an Ethernet port set up and working with one computer. You’ll be installing the router between the modem and the computer.
Your ISP should have provided you with a summary sheet of all the information needed to connect your computer to the Internet. Additionally, the NETGEAR Router ISP Guide gives the requirements for many ISPs. If you cannot locate the information, you’ll have to contact your ISP. Host and Domain Names Some ISPs use a specific host or domain name—like CCA7324-A or home.
2 Install the Router Phone jack or cable outlet After unpacking the box and locating the configuration information, you’re ready to install the router. Note: You do not have to power down any equipment to do this, but if you need to move your computers (perhaps to get to ports in the back), you may want to shut down the computers before moving them around. 1. Locate the Ethernet cable currently going from the DSL or cable modem to the computer that you use to access the Internet.
3 Configure the Computer to Work with the Router and Restart the Network Next, you make sure that the computer can interact with the router. To do this, you configure the TCP/IP settings on the computer and then restart the network. How you do this depends on your computer. Windows Operating System Normally, you leave the TCP/IP setup parameters at their factory default settings unless you have a specific reason to change them.
Macintosh Operating System Mac OS® 8.6 or 9.x 1. Choose Control Panels >TCP/IP from the Apple () menu. 2. If not already selected, select Ethernet in the Connect via list. 3. Select Using DHCP Server in the Configure list. 4. Click the close box. 5. Click Save. 6. Go to Restarting the Network. Mac OS X 1. Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu. 2. Double-click Network. 3. If not already selected, select Built-in Ethernet in the Configure list. 4.
4 Configure the Router and Test the Connection Now you configure the router to work with your DSL or cable connection. You configure your router using Internet browser software such as Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.0 or Netscape Navigator® 4.7 or later. You can either use the Smart Wizard or configure the router yourself. 1. Start a browser on the computer connected to the router. 2. In the Address or Location box, type http://192.168.0.1 and press Enter or Return.
5 Connect and Configure Other Computers (optional) Now that you have one computer set up to access the Internet through the router, you can connect other computers so they can share the modem. 1. Connect a Category 5 Ethernet patch cable between another computer and one of the remaining numbered Ethernet ports on the router. 2. Check to make sure that the associated port number light is lit. The light flashes when data is being transferred over the connection.
6 Optional Configurations Content Filtering After you have successfully set up the router so you have Internet access, you can configure it filter out inappropriate web pages. 1. Start your browser and open the Settings pages by going to http://192.168.0.1. 2. To block keywords or Internet domains, click Block Sites under the Content Filtering heading. 3. Select the Turn Keyword Blocking On check box. 4. Type a keyword or domain name to block in the box and click Add Keyword.
Troubleshooting No lights are lit on the router The router has no power. • Make sure the power cord is properly connected to the router. • Make sure the power adapter is properly connected to a functioning power outlet. If it’s in a power strip, make sure the power strip is turned on. • Make sure you are using the correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with your router.
Your computer may not have the correct TCP/IP settings to recognize the router. • Restart the computer and check that you have TCP/IP set up properly on your computer. For Windows, the Network Properties should have Obtain an IP address automatically selected (see page 6). For Macintosh computers, the TCP/IP (or Network) control panel should be set to Using DHCP Server (see page 7). • You may also verify that the gateway address or the router’s local IP address is 192.168.0.1.
Glossary of Terms You’ll find a more extensive glossary in the Reference Manual on the RP614 Resource CD. Category 5 (CAT5): A twisted pair cable that meets specified requirements for high-speed networking. Domain Name System (DNS) server: A server that matches URLs (such as www.netgear.com) to numeric IP addresses. IP Address: A 4-part number uniquely defining each host on the Internet. Usually written in dotteddecimal notation with separating periods (for example, 134.177.244.57).
Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement This equipment is in the second category (information equipment to be used in residential areas) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines that are aimed at preventing radio interference in residential areas.
