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Congratulations on your purchase of a NETGEAR Model RT328 or
Model RH348 ISDN Router.
These instructions show you how to configure your Windows
®
PC
network and your NETGEAR
™
router for basic Internet access through
an ISDN connection to an Internet service provider (ISP). For more
detailed information about installing your router or configuring
advanced features, refer to
Reference Guide for the Model RT328 and
Model RH348 ISDN Routers
.
Front Panel of the Router
The front panels of the Model RT328 router and the Model RH348
router are almost identical. The LAN LEDs are the main distinguishing
feature. The table below describes all of the LEDs on the front panel of
both routers.
Rear Panel
Refer to this diagram to identify all of the ports on the router when you
attempt to make any connections. The Model RT328 router has an AUI
port and one UTP LAN port. The Model RH348 router has four UTP
LAN ports. Otherwise, the rear panels are identical.
Refer to the following illustrations for installing and connecting your
Model RT328 or Model RH348 router.
Label
Activity Description
PWR (Power)
On
Power is supplied to the router.
TEST
Blinking/
Off
The TEST LED blinks a few
seconds and then turns off to
verify that the router is
functioning properly.
ISDN
D
On
The router is successfully
synchronized with the attached
ISDN line.
B1
B2
On
On
There is an active WAN session on
the channel, or the channel is
making or receiving a call.
There is an active WAN session on
the channel, or the channel is
making or receiving a call.
LAN (RT328)
Link
The LAN port is synchronized with
an attached device.
TX (Transmit)
Blinking
Data is being transmitted on
the LAN.
RX (Receive)
Blinking
Data is being received on the LAN.
COL (Collision)
Blinking
Data collision is occurring on
the LAN.
LAN (RH348) 1-4
On
The numbered LAN port is
synchronized with an
attached device.
Blinking
Data is being received on the port.
PHONE 1
On
The analog device (telephone, fax,
or modem) connected to the
PHONE 1 port is in use.
PHONE 2
On
The analog device (telephone, fax,
or modem) connected to the
PHONE 2 port is in use.
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Product Illustrations
Front Panel of the Model RT328 Router
Front Panel of the Model RH348 Router
Power switch
8444FA
PWR
TEST
D
B1
ISDN
LAN
B2
LINK
RX
TX
COL
1
2
RT348
MODEL
INTERFACE
Remote Access
ISDN
Router
U
PWR
TEST
D
B1
ISDN
LAN
B2
LINK
RX
TX
COL
1
2
RT328
MODEL
INTERFACE
Remote Access
ISDN
Router
U
Test LED
LAN LEDs
ISDN LEDs
Phone LEDs
AUI
LAN
POWER
16VAC
UTP
MGR
ISDN-U
PHONE 1
PHONE 2
POWER
16VAC
4
3
2
1
MANAGER
ISDN
PHONE 1
PHONE 2
LAN
Rear Panel of the Model RT328 Router
Rear Panel of the Model RH348 Router
Power switch
AC adapter outlet
RS-232
Manager port
AUI port
ISDN port
Phone
ports
UTP LAN
ports
8445FA
Hardware Installation
AUI
LAN
POWER
16VAC
UTP
MGR
ISDN-U
PHONE 1
PHONE 2
Installing the Model RT328 Router
8451FA
PCs
or hubs
Phone or other
analog devices
Phone or other
analog devices
Network
manager (optional)
ISDN wall
connection
AC power
adapter
