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Congratulations on your purchase of a NETGEAR™ Model RM356 Modem Router.
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.
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Remote Access Modem Router |
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Test LED
Power LED
Front Panel of the Model RM356 Modem Router
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PWR (Power) |
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Power is supplied to the router. |
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TEST |
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The router is functioning properly. This LED blinks during |
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COL (Collision) |
Blinking |
Data collision is occurring on the LAN. |
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The numbered LAN port is synchronized with an attached |
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Blinking |
Data is being received on the LAN port. |
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MODEM |
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OH (Off Hook) |
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The modem is in use. |
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A valid carrier is present on the line. |
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TX (Transmit) |
Blinking |
Data is being transmitted on the MODEM port. |
RX (Receive) |
Blinking |
Data is being received on the MODEM port. |
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Model RM356 Modem Router Installation Guide
Rear Panel
Refer to this diagram to identify all of the ports on the router when you attempt to make any connections. The Model RM356 router has four UTP LAN ports for connecting to PCs or hubs and a Manager port for connecting to a management terminal (optional). The line port connects to your phone jack, and the phone port allows a phone or fax machine to share the phone line with the router.
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Rear Panel of the Model RM356 Modem Router
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Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation
Refer to the following illustration for installing and connecting your Model RM356 Modem 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.
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Installing the Model RM356 Modem Router
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Model RM356 Modem Router Installation Guide
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 singleuser 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
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