Netgear FVS318 User Manual
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a NETGEAR FVS318 Cable/DSL ProSafe VPN Firewall. A firewall is
a special type of router that incorporates features for network security. With this firewall you can
have secure Internet access through a high-speed DSL or cable modem and share the single
modem with several computers.
a special type of router that incorporates features for network security. With this firewall you can
have secure Internet access through a high-speed DSL or cable modem and share the single
modem with several computers.
This installation guide shows you how to connect the firewall and configure it and your
computers for secure Internet access. Setup is easy—follow the instructions in this guide and
your system will be up and running quickly.
computers for secure Internet access. Setup is easy—follow the instructions in this guide and
your system will be up and running quickly.
If you have problems, there is a troubleshooting section on page 13 to help you—or you can
get more detailed troubleshooting information from the Reference Manual on the CD, online
from www.NETGEAR.com or by phone.
get more detailed troubleshooting information from the Reference Manual on the CD, online
from www.NETGEAR.com or by phone.
Installation Overview
Estimated time: 15 to 30 minutes
1.
Gather the configuration information you have for your working DSL or cable modem
connection to the Internet.
connection to the Internet.
2.
Install the firewall between the DSL or cable modem and one computer.
3.
Configure that computer to work with the firewall and restart the computer and modem.
4.
Configure the firewall and go online to test the connection.
5.
Connect other computers, configure them and restart each. (optional)
6.
Configure for VPN or port forwarding. (optional)
On the FVS318 Resource CD, you’ll find the FVS318 Installation Assistant, which
supplements the instructions in this installation guide by animating the step-by-step procedures
given here. For more detailed information about installation, troubleshooting and configuration
procedures, see the Reference Manual on the CD.
supplements the instructions in this installation guide by animating the step-by-step procedures
given here. For more detailed information about installation, troubleshooting and configuration
procedures, see the Reference Manual on the CD.
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Wireless DSL
ProSafe VPN Firewall
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Model FVS318 Cable/DSL ProSafe VPN Firewall