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Page 2 - Model RM356 Modem Router Installation Guide; Front Panel of the Router; Label; Start Here; Front Panel of the Model RM356 Modem Router; Power LED

Model RM356 Modem Router Installation Guide 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...

Page 3 - Rear Panel; Rear Panel of the Model RM356 Modem Router; AC adapter outlet; Hardware Installation; Installing the Model RM356 Modem Router

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 anyconnections. The Model RM356 router has four UTP LAN ports for connecting to PCs or hubsand a Manager port for connecting to a management terminal (opti...

Page 4 - Telephone Line Checklist; LAN Account; Setup and Preparation

Model RM356 Modem Router Installation Guide 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 mod...

Page 5 - Network Checklist; Using Private Internet Protocol (IP) Addresses; Connecting the Router; For your telephone line connection, use the black cable provided.

Model RM356 Modem Router Installation Guide Network Checklist The Model RM356 Modem Router uses the Internet Protocol (IP). The IP configuration has thefollowing requirements: • All PCs must have TCP/IP manually installed and manually selected as the networking pro-tocol. See “Configuring TCP/IP” fo...

Page 6 - Configuring Windows 95 for IP Networking; Configuring TCP/IP Properties by DHCP

Model RM356 Modem Router Installation Guide Configuring Windows 95 for IP Networking All PCs must have an Ethernet network adapter card installed and must have the TCP/IPnetworking protocol installed and configured as their networking protocol. TCP/IP installationmust be done manually as described h...

Page 7 - Configuring TCP/IP Properties Manually; Verifying TCP/IP Properties

Model RM356 Modem Router Installation Guide Configuring TCP/IP Properties Manually If you choose not to configure your PC by DHCP, you must manually enter the followinginformation in the TCP/IP Properties section of the Network Control Panel of your PC: • IP address and subnet mask (choose from your...

Page 8 - Running FirstGear

Model RM356 Modem Router Installation Guide To run the FirstGear ™ configuration software: 1. Install the FirstGear software on any PC with an Ethernet connection to the router by inserting the diskette and running the Setup program. a. Click on “Start” from the Windows tool bar. b. Click on “Run.” ...

Page 9 - Accessing the Internet

Model RM356 Modem Router Installation Guide When your router and PCs are configured correctly, your router places a call automaticallywhenever an application requires access to the Internet. The router also disconnects from theInternet when the connection has been idle for a period of time. It is no...

Page 11 - Customer Support

NETGEAR, Inc.A Bay Networks Company4401 Great America ParkwaySanta Clara, CA 95054 USAPhone: 888-NETGEAR *M2-RM356NA-0* Customer Support Phone Australia: 1800-142-046 France: 0800-90-2078 Japan: 0120-66-5402 Korea: 00308-11-0319 New Zealand: 0800-444-626 Sweden: 020-790086 United Kingdom: (44) 171-5...