These instructions show you how to configure your Windows® PC network and your NETGEAR router for basic Internet access through an Internet service provider (ISP). For more detailed information about installing your router or configuring advanced features, refer to Reference Guide for the Model RM356 Modem Router. Front Panel of the Router The front panel of the Model RM356 router contains status LEDs. Refer to the illustration and table below for descriptions of the LEDs on the front panel of the router. Front Panel of the Model RM356 Modem Router 8604FA RM356MODEL Power LED Test LED LAN LEDs MODEM LEDs PWR TEST COL 1 MODEMLAN 2 3 CD OH TD4 RD kbps56 Remote Access Modem Router Label Activity Description PWR (Power) On Power is supplied to the router. TEST Blinking/Off The router is functioning properly. This LED blinks during initialization and then turns off. LAN COL (Collision) 1-4 Blinking On Blinking Data collision is occurring on the LAN. The numbered LAN port is synchronized with an attached device. Data is being received on the LAN port. MODEM OH (Off Hook) CD (Carrier Detect) TX (Transmit) RX (Receive) On On Blinking Blinking The modem is in use. A valid carrier is present on the line. Data is being transmitted on the MODEM port. Data is being received on the MODEM port. Model RM356 Modem Router Installation Guide your phone jack, and the phone port allows a phone or fax machine to share the phone line with the router. Refer to the following illustration for installing and connecting your Model RM356 Modem 16VAC 4 3 2 1 MANAGER LINE PHONE LAN Rear Panel of the Model RM356 Modem Router AC adapter outlet RJ-45 Manager port Phone port Line port UTP LAN ports 8605FA Hardware Installation 16VAC 4 3 2 1 MANAGER LINE PHONE LAN Rear Panel of the Model RM356 Modem Router AC adapter outlet RJ-45 Manager port Phone port Line port UTP LAN ports 8605FA Hardware Installation Router. Configuration by FirstGear is performed from a PC attached to a LAN port. The network manager terminal is only necessary for installing software upgrades. 16VAC 4 3 2 1 MANAGER LINE PHONE 1 LAN Installing the Model RM356 Modem Router PCs or hubs AC power adapter Phone or other analog devices Wall connection 8623FA Network manager (optional) Setup and Preparation Setup and Preparation Telephone Line Checklist The Model RM356 Modem Router connects to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) using a standard analog voice line. When ordering telephone service, the following information should be verified: • Line Quality Though the modem is capable of 56 Kbps download performance, the condition of your telephone line and your local public telephone infrastructure may limit your actual data rate. For example: – FCC rules limit the data rate to 53 Kbps in the United States. – The use of repeaters between your premises and the central office will limit your performance to 33 Kbps. If your data rate is substantially less than 50 Kbps, you may want to consult your telephone company regarding the quality of your line. • Calling Line Identification (CLID) If you require CLID for security, you must order CLID for your line from your local carrier. ISP Checklist If you will be contracting with an Internet service provider (ISP) for Internet access, you must choose between a single-user account and a multiuser LAN account. You can connect a multiuser network through a single-user account by using the Network Address Translator (NAT) feature of your router. Single-User Account In a single-user account, you are assigned only one registered Internet Protocol (IP) address. This address may be a permanent fixed address or it may be a different address assigned dynamically each time you log in to the account. The NAT feature of your router will map the IP addresses of your network to this address for accessing the Internet. Some applications may be incompatible with NAT. LAN Account In a LAN account, you will be assigned a registered IP address for your router and one for each PC or workstation in your local network. A LAN account is typically more expensive than a single-user account. Account Information Your ISP should give you the following basic information for your account whether it is a single- user or LAN account: • A local phone number for accessing the ISP • A login name • A password • IP address(es) unless dynamically assigned • DNS server IP address(es) of the ISP Model RM356 Modem Router Installation Guide Network Checklist The Model RM356 Modem Router uses the Internet Protocol (IP). The IP configuration has the following requirements: • All PCs must have TCP/IP manually installed and manually selected as the networking protocol. See “Configuring TCP/IP” for further instructions. • All PCs and the router must be assigned IP addresses. If your ISP or network administrator has not assigned these, use private addresses as described below. If you are using the default Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) function of the router, these ...