Netgear RT311/RT314 Reference Guide

About this manual

This guide covers everything needed to install and operate the Netgear RT311 and RT314 Internet Access Gateway routers. It includes hardware setup, network preparation, initial and advanced configuration, and detailed instructions for using the manager interface.

Additional sections describe software upgrades, filter configuration, troubleshooting, and regulatory compliance. Appendices provide technical specifications and basic networking concepts to help users understand router functions.

What's inside

• Introduction
• Setting Up the Hardware
• Preparing Your Network
• Initial Configuration of the Router
• Advanced Configuration
• Maintenance
• Software Upgrade
• Using the Manager Interface
• Configuring Filters
• Troubleshooting

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

What should I do if the router causes radio interference?

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna, increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver, connect the equipment to a different circuit, or consult a radio/TV technician.

How can I upgrade the router's firmware?

Use the Software Upgrade section to update the router via a serial connection or FTP.

How do I reset the router to factory settings?

Follow the "restore factory settings" procedure described in Chapter 6.