Netgear FM114P Reference Guide

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Contents

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Contents

About This Guide

Typographical Conventions ............................................................................................. xv

Special Message Formats ...............................................................................................xvi

Technical Support ............................................................................................................xvi

Related Publications ........................................................................................................xvi

Chapter 1
Introduction

About the NETGEAR ProSafe Firewalls .........................................................................1-1

Key Features ..................................................................................................................1-1

A Powerful, True Firewall .........................................................................................1-2

Content Filtering .......................................................................................................1-3

Configurable Ethernet Connection ...........................................................................1-3

Protocol Support ......................................................................................................1-3

Easy Installation and Management ..........................................................................1-4

Maintenance and Support ........................................................................................1-5

Chapter 2
Setting Up the Hardware

Package Contents ..........................................................................................................2-1

Local Network Hardware Requirements .........................................................................2-2

PC Requirements ..............................................................................................2-2

Access Device Requirement .............................................................................2-2

The Firewall’s Front Panel ..............................................................................................2-3

The Firewall’s Rear Panel ..............................................................................................2-4

Connecting the Firewall ..................................................................................................2-4

Connecting to Your Internet Access Device .............................................................2-5

Connecting to your Local Ethernet Network .............................................................2-5

Preparing your Wireless Devices .............................................................................2-6

Installing a Wireless Card in the FR114W .........................................................2-6

Connecting the Power Adapter ................................................................................2-6