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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:

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Easy, web-based setup for installation and management

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Stateful Packet Inspection, Content Filtering, and Site Blocking Security

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Built in 4-port 10/100 Mbps Switch

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Ethernet connection to a wide area network

(WAN) device, such as a cable modem or DSL

modem

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Extensive Protocol Support

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Login capability

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Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of status and activity

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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:

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Denial of Service

(DoS) protection.

Automatically detects and thwarts DoS attacks such as Ping of Death, SYN Flood, LAND

Attack, and IP Spoofing.

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Blocks unwanted traffic from the Internet to your LAN.

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Blocks access from your LAN to Internet locations or services that you specify as off-limits.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

.”

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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:

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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.

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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.

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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:

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Flash memory for firmware upgrade

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Free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day

Package Contents

The product package should contain the following items:

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Model RP614 v2 Web Safe Router.

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AC power adapter.

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Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable.

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Model RP614 v2 Resource CD

, including:

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This guide.

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Application Notes and other helpful information.

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AOL v8.0 client software.

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RP614 Cable/DSL Web Safe Router Installation Guide.

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Registration and Warranty Card.

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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.