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Chapter 1
Introduction
This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router.
Key Features of the Router
The Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router with 4-port switch connects your local area network
(LAN) to the Internet through an external access device such as a cable modem or DSL modem.
The RP614 v2 router provides you with multiple Web content filtering options, plus browsing
activity reporting and instant alerts -- both via e-mail. Parents and network administrators can
establish restricted access policies based on time-of-day, Website addresses and address keywords,
and share high-speed cable/DSL Internet access for up to 253 personal computers. Network
Address Translation
(NAT) protects you from hackers.
With minimum setup, you can install and use the router within minutes.
The RP614 v2 router provides the following features:
•
Easy, web-based setup for installation and management
•
Stateful Packet Inspection, Content Filtering, and Site Blocking Security
•
Built in 4-port 10/100 Mbps Switch
•
Ethernet connection to a wide area network
(WAN) device, such as a cable modem or DSL
modem
•
Extensive Protocol Support
•
Login capability
•
Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of status and activity
•
Flash memory for firmware upgrade
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A Powerful, True Firewall with Content Filtering
Unlike simple Internet sharing NAT routers, the Model RP614 v2 is a true firewall, using stateful
packet inspection to defend against hacker attacks. Its firewall features include:
•
Denial of Service
(DoS) protection.
Automatically detects and thwarts DoS attacks such as Ping of Death, SYN Flood, LAND
Attack, and IP Spoofing.
•
Blocks unwanted traffic from the Internet to your LAN.
•
Blocks access from your LAN to Internet locations or services that you specify as off-limits.
•
Logs security incidents.
The Model RP614 v2 will log security events such as blocked incoming traffic, port scans,
attacks, and administrator logins. You can configure the router to email the log to you at
specified intervals. You can also configure the router to send immediate alert messages to your
email address or email pager whenever a significant event occurs.
•
With its content filtering feature, the Model RP614 v2 prevents objectionable content from
reaching your PCs. The router allows you to control access to Internet content by screening for
keywords within Web addresses. You can configure the router to log and report attempts to
access objectionable Internet sites.
Security
The RP614 v2 router is equipped with several features designed to maintain security, as described
in this section.
•
PCs Hidden by NAT
NAT opens a temporary path to the Internet for requests originating from 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.
•
Port Forwarding with NAT
Although NAT prevents Internet locations from directly accessing the PCs on the LAN, the
router allows you to direct incoming traffic to specific PCs based on the service port number
of the incoming request, or to one designated “DMZ” host computer. You can specify
forwarding of single ports or ranges of ports.
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Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink™
With its internal 4-port 10/100 switch, the Model RP614 v2 can connect to either a 10 Mbps
standard Ethernet network or a 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet network. Both the LAN and WAN
interfaces are autosensing and capable of full-duplex or half-duplex operation.
The router incorporates Auto Uplink
TM
technology. Each Ethernet port will automatically sense
whether the Ethernet cable plugged into the port should have a ‘normal’ connection such as to a
PC or an ‘uplink’ connection such as to a switch or hub. That port will then configure itself to the
correct configuration. This feature also eliminates the need to worry about crossover cables, as
Auto Uplink will accommodate either type of cable to make the right connection.
Extensive Protocol Support
The RP614 v2 router supports the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) and
Routing Information Protocol
(RIP). For further information about TCP/IP, refer to
Appendix B,
“Network, Routing, Firewall, and Basics
.”
•
IP Address Sharing by NAT
The RP614 v2 router allows 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, known as NAT, allows the use of an inexpensive single-user
ISP account.
•
Automatic Configuration of Attached PCs by DHCP
The RP614 v2 router dynamically assigns 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 PCs on your local network.
•
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)
PPPoE is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over a DSL connection by
simulating a dial-up connection. This feature eliminates the need to run a login program such
as Entersys or WinPOET on your PC.
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Easy Installation and Management
You can install, configure, and operate the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe 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.
•
Smart Wizard.
The RP614 v2 router automatically senses the type of Internet connection,
asking you only for the information required for your type of ISP account.
•
Visual monitoring.
The RP614 v2 router’s front panel LEDs provide an easy way to monitor
its status and activity.
Maintenance and Support
NETGEAR offers the following features to help you maximize your use of the RP614 v2 router:
•
Flash memory for firmware upgrade
•
Free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day
Package Contents
The product package should contain the following items:
•
Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router.
•
AC power adapter.
•
Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable.
•
Model RP614 v2 Resource CD
, including:
—
This guide.
—
Application Notes and other helpful information.
—
AOL v8.0 client software.
•
RP614 Cable/DSL Web Safe 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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The Router’s Front Panel
The front panel of the Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router (
Figure 1-1
) contains status LEDs.
Figure 1-1: RP614 Front Panel
You can use some of the LEDs to verify connections. Viewed from left to right,
Table 2
describes
the LEDs on the front panel of the router. These LEDs are green when lit.
Table 2.
LED Descriptions
Label
Activity
Description
Power
On
Off
Power is supplied to the router.
Power is not supplied to the router.
Test
On
Off
The system is initializing.
The system is ready and running.
Internet
On (Green)
Blink (Green)
On (Amber)
Blink (Amber)
Off
The Internet (WAN) port has detected a 100 Mbps link with an attached device.
Data is being transmitted or received by the Internet port.
The Internet (WAN) port has detected a 10 Mbps link with an attached device.
Data is being transmitted or received by the Internet port.
The Internet (WAN) port in not connected or the electric power to the device to
which it is connected is turned off.
Local
On (Green)
Blink (Green)
On (Amber)
Blink (Amber)
Off
The Local (LAN) port has detected link with 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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