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Appendix A Technical Specifications 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 Wireless Networking ...B-11 Wireless Network Configuration B-11 Ad-hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer...
Appendix A Technical Specifications 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 Wireless Networking ...B-11 Wireless Network Configuration B-11 Ad-hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer...
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... Route Summary Table 5-12 Static Route Entry and Edit Menu 5-13 Static Route Example 5-15 System Status screen 6-1 Router Statistics screen 6-3 DHCP Table 6-4 Three Main Address Classes B-3 Example of Subnetting a Class B Address B-5 Single IP Address Operation Using NAT B-8 ix Figure 5-5. Figure 5-1. Figure 5-6. Figure 2-1. Figure B-3. Figure 2-2. Figure 4-5.
... Route Summary Table 5-12 Static Route Entry and Edit Menu 5-13 Static Route Example 5-15 System Status screen 6-1 Router Statistics screen 6-3 DHCP Table 6-4 Three Main Address Classes B-3 Example of Subnetting a Class B Address B-5 Single IP Address Operation Using NAT B-8 ix Figure 5-5. Figure 5-1. Figure 5-6. Figure 2-1. Figure B-3. Figure 2-2. Figure 4-5.
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xiv About This Guide Reference Guide for Management of IP Address Space. For more information about IP address translation, refer to the IETF documents RFC 1597, Address Allocation for Private Internets, and RFC 1466, Guidelines for the Model MR314 Cable/DSL Wireless Router For more information about address assignment, refer to RFC 1631, The IP Network Address Translator (NAT).
xiv About This Guide Reference Guide for Management of IP Address Space. For more information about IP address translation, refer to the IETF documents RFC 1597, Address Allocation for Private Internets, and RFC 1466, Guidelines for the Model MR314 Cable/DSL Wireless Router For more information about address assignment, refer to RFC 1631, The IP Network Address Translator (NAT).
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... dynamically assigning network configuration information to a 10BASE-T device • Protocol Support - DNS Proxy for operation with a single static or dynamic IP address - Blocking can be scheduled by day and time - Network Address Translation (NAT) hides local PCs from the Internet Service Provider (ISP) - RJ-45 interface allowing connection to PCs on the LAN...
... dynamically assigning network configuration information to a 10BASE-T device • Protocol Support - DNS Proxy for operation with a single static or dynamic IP address - Blocking can be scheduled by day and time - Network Address Translation (NAT) hides local PCs from the Internet Service Provider (ISP) - RJ-45 interface allowing connection to PCs on the LAN...
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... is capable of an inexpensive single-user ISP account. 1-4 Introduction The local LAN interface is autosensing and is also known as IP address masquerading and allows the use of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. For further information about crossover cables, as 40-bit) ...LAN. • Port Forwarding with Shared Key authentication. This feature also eliminates the need to worry about TCP/IP, refer to Appendix B, "Network and Routing Basics." • IP Address Masquerading by Dynamic NAT+ The Model MR314 router allows several networked PCs to share an Internet account using only a...
... is capable of an inexpensive single-user ISP account. 1-4 Introduction The local LAN interface is autosensing and is also known as IP address masquerading and allows the use of full-duplex or half-duplex operation. For further information about crossover cables, as 40-bit) ...LAN. • Port Forwarding with Shared Key authentication. This feature also eliminates the need to worry about TCP/IP, refer to Appendix B, "Network and Routing Basics." • IP Address Masquerading by Dynamic NAT+ The Model MR314 router allows several networked PCs to share an Internet account using only a...
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... are provided in the range of the router: • The ESSID should be Wireless (note the capitalization). • WEP encryption is disabled. • Your IP address must use a Category 5 (Cat 5) rated cable, such as the Ethernet cable included with a netmask of the router using your wireless devices for TCP.../IP networking are capable of operation at 100 Mbps, you will need to connect your cable or DSL modem to the INTERNET port of the router (...
... are provided in the range of the router: • The ESSID should be Wireless (note the capitalization). • WEP encryption is disabled. • Your IP address must use a Category 5 (Cat 5) rated cable, such as the Ethernet cable included with a netmask of the router using your wireless devices for TCP.../IP networking are capable of operation at 100 Mbps, you will need to connect your cable or DSL modem to the INTERNET port of the router (...
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...must also have certain other IP configuration information such as a subnet mask (netmask), a domain name server (DNS) address, and a default gateway address. The router assigns the following TCP/IP configuration information automatically when the PCs are rebooted: • PC or workstation IP addresses-192.168.0.2 through 192....168.0.31 • Subnet mask-255.255.255.0 • Gateway address (the router)-192.168.0.1 These addresses are part of the PC preparation process, you should install TCP/IP so that the PC obtains its...
...must also have certain other IP configuration information such as a subnet mask (netmask), a domain name server (DNS) address, and a default gateway address. The router assigns the following TCP/IP configuration information automatically when the PCs are rebooted: • PC or workstation IP addresses-192.168.0.2 through 192....168.0.31 • Subnet mask-255.255.255.0 • Gateway address (the router)-192.168.0.1 These addresses are part of the PC preparation process, you should install TCP/IP so that the PC obtains its...
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... 3-5 To check your network adapter. Type winipcfg, and then click OK. On each networked Macintosh, you can check the TCP/IP configuration using the default TCP/IP settings that NETGEAR recommends: • The IP address is between 192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.31 • The subnet mask is 255.255.255.0 • The default gateway...
... 3-5 To check your network adapter. Type winipcfg, and then click OK. On each networked Macintosh, you can check the TCP/IP configuration using the default TCP/IP settings that NETGEAR recommends: • The IP address is between 192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.31 • The subnet mask is 255.255.255.0 • The default gateway...
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... access to the Internet, you need to configure it with an Internet service provider (ISP) for a single-user Internet access account using the default TCP/IP settings that NETGEAR recommends: • The IP Address is between 192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.31 • The Subnet mask is 255.255.255.0 • The Router... address is 192.168.0.1 If you do not see these values, you may need to restart your Macintosh or you may need to know what type ...
... access to the Internet, you need to configure it with an Internet service provider (ISP) for a single-user Internet access account using the default TCP/IP settings that NETGEAR recommends: • The IP Address is between 192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.31 • The Subnet mask is 255.255.255.0 • The Router... address is 192.168.0.1 If you do not see these values, you may need to restart your Macintosh or you may need to know what type ...
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...the Model MR314 router. Reference Guide for your account: • An IP address and subnet mask • A gateway IP address, which is the address of the ISP's router • One or more domain name server (DNS) IP addresses • Host name and domain suffix For example, your account's full... server names may need to collect configuration information from your PC's Network TCP/IP Properties window (or Macintosh TCP/IP Control Panel) before reconfiguring your PC for Internet...
...the Model MR314 router. Reference Guide for your account: • An IP address and subnet mask • A gateway IP address, which is the address of the ISP's router • One or more domain name server (DNS) IP addresses • Host name and domain suffix For example, your account's full... server names may need to collect configuration information from your PC's Network TCP/IP Properties window (or Macintosh TCP/IP Control Panel) before reconfiguring your PC for Internet...
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... and close the Control Panel and skip the rest of this procedure is present, your account uses a dynamically-assigned IP address. Select the DNS Configuration tab. Obtaining ISP Configuration Information (Macintosh) As mentioned above, you may also be prompted ... installed components. 3. If any DNS server addresses are returned to insert your account uses a fixed (static) IP address. Reference Guide for Internet access: 1. Select the IP Address tab. If an address is the ISP's gateway address. If an IP address appears under Installed Gateways, write down . ...
... and close the Control Panel and skip the rest of this procedure is present, your account uses a dynamically-assigned IP address. Select the DNS Configuration tab. Obtaining ISP Configuration Information (Macintosh) As mentioned above, you may also be prompted ... installed components. 3. If any DNS server addresses are returned to insert your account uses a fixed (static) IP address. Reference Guide for Internet access: 1. Select the IP Address tab. If an address is the ISP's gateway address. If an IP address appears under Installed Gateways, write down . ...
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... of your ISP's DNS addresses. 5. Close the TCP/IP Control Panel. These are your Model MR314 router, you are shown, write down the address. Ready for Configuration After configuring all of your PCs for the Model MR314 Cable/DSL Wireless Router 3. If an IP address appears under Router address, write down the addresses. This is the ISP...
... of your ISP's DNS addresses. 5. Close the TCP/IP Control Panel. These are your Model MR314 router, you are shown, write down the address. Ready for Configuration After configuring all of your PCs for the Model MR314 Cable/DSL Wireless Router 3. If an IP address appears under Router address, write down the addresses. This is the ISP...
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...8226; Enter the login user name and password provided by Bigpond. If your service provider is Telstra Bigpond, select Service Type as Login Server IP address. Basic Configuration of their PPTP Server. • If provided by your ISP, enter the Connection ID/Name for your ISP. These fields...require a login program. Reference Guide for the Model MR314 Cable/DSL Wireless Router • If provided by your ISP, enter your PPTP IP Address and the Server IP Address of the Router 4-7 Proceed to Step 10. d. Otherwise select RR-Manager. • Enter the user name and password provided by your...
...8226; Enter the login user name and password provided by Bigpond. If your service provider is Telstra Bigpond, select Service Type as Login Server IP address. Basic Configuration of their PPTP Server. • If provided by your ISP, enter the Connection ID/Name for your ISP. These fields...require a login program. Reference Guide for the Model MR314 Cable/DSL Wireless Router • If provided by your ISP, enter your PPTP IP Address and the Server IP Address of the Router 4-7 Proceed to Step 10. d. Otherwise select RR-Manager. • Enter the user name and password provided by your...
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...address, select "Spoof this PC's MAC address" and enter the IP address of one or two DNS servers to the router during login. Figure 4-6. c. b. WAN IP Address Assignment: Unless your ISP has assigned a fixed permanent IP address for your IP Address, Subnet Mask, and the IP Address... of the Router If you enter an address here, you must obtain it manually here. Otherwise,...
...address, select "Spoof this PC's MAC address" and enter the IP address of one or two DNS servers to the router during login. Figure 4-6. c. b. WAN IP Address Assignment: Unless your ISP has assigned a fixed permanent IP address for your IP Address, Subnet Mask, and the IP Address... of the Router If you enter an address here, you must obtain it manually here. Otherwise,...
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... options, plus browsing activity reporting and instant alerts via e-mail. Reference Guide for the Model MR314 Cable/DSL Wireless Router • For convenience, the IP address of the PC you will now lose your wireless connection. Configuring for content filtering. When your router and PCs are performed by using should already... Internet access for your router to test your LAN devices requires access. Parents and network administrators can establish restricted access policies based on the NETGEAR website address to masquerade as needed. If this is not the PC whose MAC...
... options, plus browsing activity reporting and instant alerts via e-mail. Reference Guide for the Model MR314 Cable/DSL Wireless Router • For convenience, the IP address of the PC you will now lose your wireless connection. Configuring for content filtering. When your router and PCs are performed by using should already... Internet access for your router to test your LAN devices requires access. Parents and network administrators can establish restricted access policies based on the NETGEAR website address to masquerade as needed. If this is not the PC whose MAC...
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... log is sent weekly or daily. • Time for Sending Log Specifies which logs and alerts are automatically sent to the specified e-mail address with these options: • Send immediate alert upon attempted access to a blocked site Check this box blank, log and alert messages are not...E-Mail tab: • Mail Server Specifies the name of the Router This e-mail address will be used as mail.myISP.com) or its IP Address. You can enter either the server name (such as the From address. If you would like immediate notification of inappropriate access attempts. • Log Schedule ...
... log is sent weekly or daily. • Time for Sending Log Specifies which logs and alerts are automatically sent to the specified e-mail address with these options: • Send immediate alert upon attempted access to a blocked site Check this box blank, log and alert messages are not...E-Mail tab: • Mail Server Specifies the name of the Router This e-mail address will be used as mail.myISP.com) or its IP Address. You can enter either the server name (such as the From address. If you would like immediate notification of inappropriate access attempts. • Log Schedule ...
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Basic Configuration of the Router 4-13 Since the Trusted User will be identified by an IP address, you to specify one Trusted User, which is shown below. To specify a Trusted User, enter that PC with a fixed IP address. Reference Guide for the Model MR314 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Trusted The Model MR314 router allows you should configure that PC's IP address in the Trusted User box and click Apply. The Trusted tab is a PC that will be exempt from blocking and logging.
Basic Configuration of the Router 4-13 Since the Trusted User will be identified by an IP address, you to specify one Trusted User, which is shown below. To specify a Trusted User, enter that PC with a fixed IP address. Reference Guide for the Model MR314 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Trusted The Model MR314 router allows you should configure that PC's IP address in the Trusted User box and click Apply. The Trusted tab is a PC that will be exempt from blocking and logging.
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... are available numbered from 0 to 127. Log entries are stored in Table 4-1 Table 4-1. Time and Entry Source IP Action Description The index number of what websites you have accessed or attempted to access. The IP address of the Router This field displays whether the packet was recorded. Log entry descriptions Field No. The... of the initiating device for the Trusted User. The log will only appear when keyword blocking is enabled, and no action is the name or IP address of the latest 128 entries.
... are available numbered from 0 to 127. Log entries are stored in Table 4-1 Table 4-1. Time and Entry Source IP Action Description The index number of what websites you have accessed or attempted to access. The IP address of the Router This field displays whether the packet was recorded. Log entry descriptions Field No. The... of the initiating device for the Trusted User. The log will only appear when keyword blocking is enabled, and no action is the name or IP address of the latest 128 entries.
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...5-1: Table 5-1. Select a dynamic DNS service provider. Enter your router's management password. Password Select the Password tab to the same IP address as yourhost.dyndns.org. DynDNS.org allows the use of your URL. The configuration fields for your host will link to be stored... supports DynDNS service. At this service, you a password or key. Click Apply. 5-2 Advanced Configuration of your dynamic IP address. To change your email address for the Model MR314 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Dynamic DNS Your router supports Dynamic Domain Name Service (DDNS). This is the...
...5-1: Table 5-1. Select a dynamic DNS service provider. Enter your router's management password. Password Select the Password tab to the same IP address as yourhost.dyndns.org. DynDNS.org allows the use of your URL. The configuration fields for your host will link to be stored... supports DynDNS service. At this service, you a password or key. Click Apply. 5-2 Advanced Configuration of your dynamic IP address. To change your email address for the Model MR314 Cable/DSL Wireless Router Dynamic DNS Your router supports Dynamic Domain Name Service (DDNS). This is the...
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...the attached PCs from 192.168.0.1. The assigned default gateway address is the LAN address of LAN IP services such as a DHCP server, allowing them to assign IP, DNS, and default gateway addresses to attached PCs. Each pool address is tested before it is LAN Setup. This menu allows ...Menu of the browser interface, under the Advanced heading is assigned to assign IP addresses for your network. IP addresses will be assigned to view the LAN Setup menu, shown in this menu. Advanced Configuration of addresses specified in Figure 5-1 Figure 5-1. LAN Setup Menu DHCP The Model MR314 ...
...the attached PCs from 192.168.0.1. The assigned default gateway address is the LAN address of LAN IP services such as a DHCP server, allowing them to assign IP, DNS, and default gateway addresses to attached PCs. Each pool address is tested before it is LAN Setup. This menu allows ...Menu of the browser interface, under the Advanced heading is assigned to assign IP addresses for your network. IP addresses will be assigned to view the LAN Setup menu, shown in this menu. Advanced Configuration of addresses specified in Figure 5-1 Figure 5-1. LAN Setup Menu DHCP The Model MR314 ...