NETGEAR RO318, Reference Manual

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Contents
About This Guide
Technical Support ............................................................................................................xiii
Related Publications ........................................................................................................xiii
Typographical Conventions ............................................................................................. xv
Special Message Formats ............................................................................................... xv
Chapter 1
Introduction
About the Router ............................................................................................................1-1
Key Features ..................................................................................................................1-1
Security ....................................................................................................................1-3
Content Filtering .......................................................................................................1-3
Autosensing 10/100 Ethernet ...................................................................................1-4
TCP/IP ......................................................................................................................1-4
Easy Installation and Management ..........................................................................1-5
Maintenance and Support ........................................................................................1-5
Chapter 2
Setting Up the Hardware
Package Contents ..........................................................................................................2-1
Local Network Hardware Requirements .........................................................................2-2
PC Requirements ..............................................................................................2-2
Access Device Requirement .............................................................................2-2
The Router’s Front Panel ...............................................................................................2-3
The Router’s Rear Panel ................................................................................................2-4
Connecting the Router ....................................................................................................2-4
Connecting to your Local Ethernet Network .............................................................2-5
Connecting to Your Internet Access Device .............................................................2-5
Connecting the Power Adapter ................................................................................2-6
Verifying Power ........................................................................................................2-6